Barakamon

ばらかもん

Manga 2008–2023 Japan Finished 146 chapters 19 volumes

★ 8.3 / 10 16,005 tracking

ComedySlice of Life

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Synopsis

For a certain reason, a handsome, young calligrapher by the name of Seishuu Handa uproots himself and moves to an island on the westernmost edge of Japan. "Sensei," as he comes to be known, is a city boy through and through, and has never experienced rural life until now. And by the looks of it, he has much to learn! Luckily(?), he has a willing teacher in Naru, the energetic expert islander, to help show him the ropes. But can Sensei keep up with the plucky first-grader, or will he get schooled?! Here unfolds a heartfelt island comedy about a gruff on the outside, soft on the inside urbanite teacher and his new, unfailingly kind island neighbors! (Source: Yen Press) Notes: - One extra and four side stories are included in volume 18+1. - Original serialization was completed on 2018-12-12 with 18 volumes (139 chapters). - A new limited-run serialization was started on 2023-04-12 and ended on 2023-09-12 in Monthly Shounen Gangan, in conjunction with the TV-drama adaptation. This new run adds 7 chapters and 1 volume to the total count.

About

Barakamon is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2008, spanning 146 chapters, collected across 19 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Barakamon

Barakamon appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Slice of Life elements. This combination of Comedy, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Barakamon is written by Satsuki Yoshino, with art by Satsuki Yoshino.

Reception

Barakamon holds an average score of 8.3 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 769 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Barakamon include: Iyashikei, Calligraphy, Found Family, Rural, Family Life, Work, Rehabilitation, Coastal. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.