Bakuman (2010)
Two ambitious ninth-graders chase their dream of manga greatness in this acclaimed anime adaptation of the beloved Weekly Shonen Jump series.
Bakuman - Series Information
- Original Title: バクマン。
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 75
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 2, 2010 (United States - TV-PG), October 2, 2010 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: NHK Educational TV
- Alternative Titles: 爆漫王 (CN), Bakuman. (US)
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, NHK, Media Blasters
- Production Countries: Japan
Bakuman - Plot
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.
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Bakuman - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Atsushi Abe
- Satoshi Hino
- Saori Hayami
- Sayuri Yahagi
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Tomoyuki Shimura
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Ayumi Fujimura
Writers
- Reiko Yoshida
- Tsutomu Kamishiro
- Yuniko Ayana
Bakuman - FAQs
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Is Bakuman based on a manga?
Yes, Bakuman is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, the same creative duo behind Death Note. The manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008 to 2012 and was a major commercial and critical success in Japan.
Who are the main voice actors in Bakuman?
The principal voice cast includes Atsushi Abe as Moritaka Mashiro, Satoshi Hino as Akito Takagi, Saori Hayami as Miho Azuki, Sayuri Yahagi as Kaya Miyoshi, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Eiji Niizuma, Ayako Kawasumi as Yuriko Hiramaru, and Ayumi Fujimura as Aiko Iwase.
What is Bakuman about?
Bakuman follows ninth-graders Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi as they team up to become legendary manga artists. Mashiro, a gifted artist, hopes to marry his dream girl Miho Azuki, while writer Takagi aspires to craft Japan's greatest manga. The series blends romance, ambition, and the realities of the manga industry.
How many seasons and episodes does Bakuman have?
Bakuman consists of 3 main seasons with 25 episodes each, totalling 75 episodes, plus a Season 0 containing 6 special episodes. The series aired from October 2010 to September 2013 on NHK Educational TV in Japan.
Is Bakuman the same as Death Note's creators' work?
Yes, the source manga for Bakuman was written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the exact same team responsible for Death Note. Bakuman showcases a very different, lighter tone compared to Death Note, focusing on friendship, romance, and the competitive world of manga publishing.
When did Bakuman first air?
Bakuman first aired on October 2, 2010, on NHK Educational TV in Japan. The anime concluded its run in 2013 after three complete seasons. It was produced by the animation studio J.C.STAFF in collaboration with NHK and Media Blasters.
What is the content rating for Bakuman?
Bakuman carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, making it suitable for a broad audience including older children and teens. The series contains mild themes related to ambition, romance, and competition, with no significant violence or mature content.
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