Bakuman
バクマン。
Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing,…
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Synopsis
Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing, Takagi convinces Mashiro to join him in becoming the greatest mangakas Japan has ever seen. Takagi, with his gift of writing, hopes to become a successful mangaka, and Mashiro, with his gift of art, hopes to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho.
About
Bakuman premiered on October 2, 2010. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 75 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on NHK Educational TV. and concluded its run on March 30, 2013.
Why viewers enjoy Bakuman
Bakuman targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Bakuman was animated by J.C.STAFF, NHK, Media Blasters, and broadcast on NHK Educational TV.
Critical reception
Bakuman holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 153 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Bakuman include: romance, slice of life, based on manga, shounen, anime, mangaka, manga artist. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Atsushi Abe
Satoshi Hino
Saori Hayami
Sayuri Yahagi
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Tomoyuki Shimura
Ayako Kawasumi
Ayumi Fujimura
Production credits
- Direction
- Hikaru Sato · Yuta Maruyama · Tomoaki Ohta
- Writing
- Takeshi Obata · Tsugumi Ohba · Reiko Yoshida
Release dates
Premiered
October 2, 2010
Last aired
March 30, 2013
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 2, 2010·25episodes
Season1
October 2, 2010·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
October 1, 2011·25episodes
Season2
October 1, 2011·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Season3
October 6, 2012·25episodes
Season3
October 6, 2012·25episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- romance
- slice of life
- based on manga
- shounen
- anime
- mangaka
- manga artist
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Bakuman premiere?
Bakuman premiered on October 2, 2010.
How many seasons does Bakuman have?
Bakuman has 3 seasons and 75 episodes in total.
What genre is Bakuman?
Bakuman is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama.
What networks did Bakuman air on?
Bakuman aired on NHK Educational TV.
Is Bakuman finished?
Yes, Bakuman concluded its run on March 30, 2013.
How long is each episode of Bakuman?
Each episode of Bakuman runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Bakuman from?
Bakuman is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Bakuman?
Bakuman holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
