Bakuman 2010
What is Bakuman?
The television series Bakuman is an animated production that combines elements of comedy and drama. It premiered in 2010 and has been classified as TV-PG.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2010
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK Educational TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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The television series Bakuman is an animated production that combines elements of comedy and drama. It premiered in 2010 and has been classified as TV-PG. The story revolves around the relationship between two individuals, Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, who have different strengths and abilities. Mashiro is portrayed as an average student with artistic talent, while Takagi is depicted as an advanced student with writing aspirations. The two characters have distinct goals, with Takagi aiming to become a successful mangaka and Mashiro hoping to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho. The series explores their journey and partnership as they strive to achieve their objectives. Bakuman is listed on The Movie Database, a platform that provides information on movies, TV shows, and people in the entertainment industry.
Should you watch it?
“Two ninth grade students partner to achieve their shared dream of becoming Japan's greatest manga creators.”
- focuses on the creative process
- features a clear goal
- showcases character partnership
- high stakes can be intense
- focused on a niche industry
Watch it if you enjoy stories about artistic collaboration and pursuing ambitious career goals.
The series depicts the professional and personal challenges faced by aspiring manga artists.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dreams and Reality Mytharc Oct 2, 2010
- E2 Dumb and Smart Core Oct 9, 2010
- E3 Parent and Child Core Oct 16, 2010
- E4 Time and Keys Core Oct 23, 2010
- E5 Summer and Names Core Oct 30, 2010
- E6 Carrot and Stick Core Nov 6, 2010
- E7 Tears and Tears Core Nov 13, 2010
- E8 Uncertainties and Expectations Core Nov 20, 2010
- E9 Regrets and Understandings Core Nov 27, 2010
- E10 10 and 2 Core Dec 4, 2010
- E11 Chocolate and NEXT! Core Dec 11, 2010
- E12 Feast And Graduation Core Dec 18, 2010
- E13 Early Results and the Real Deal Core Dec 25, 2010
- E14 Battles and Copying Core Jan 8, 2011
- E15 Debut and Hectic Core Jan 15, 2011
- E16 Wall and Kiss Core Jan 22, 2011
- E17 Braggart and Kindness Core Jan 29, 2011
- E18 Jealousy and Love Mytharc Feb 5, 2011
- E19 Two and One Core Feb 12, 2011
- E20 Cooperation and Conditions Core Feb 19, 2011
- E21 Literature and Music Mytharc Feb 26, 2011
- E22 Solidarity and Breakdown Core Mar 5, 2011
- E23 Tuesday and Friday Core Mar 19, 2011
- E24 Call and Eve Mytharc Mar 26, 2011
- E25 Yes and No Mytharc Apr 2, 2011
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Silence and Party Mytharc Oct 1, 2011
- E2 Anthology and Photobook Core Oct 8, 2011
- E3 Window and Snow Core Oct 15, 2011
- E4 Support and Patience Core Oct 22, 2011
- E5 Comedy and News Core Oct 29, 2011
- E6 Disease and Drive Core Nov 5, 2011
- E7 Life-and-Death and Standstill Core Nov 12, 2011
- E8 Recall and Call Core Nov 19, 2011
- E9 Resumption and Low Rank Core Nov 26, 2011
- E10 Gags and Serious Core Dec 3, 2011
- E11 Manga and Youth Core Dec 10, 2011
- E12 Experience and Data Core Dec 17, 2011
- E13 Alliance and Classmates Core Dec 24, 2011
- E14 Unfaithfulness and Trust Core Jan 7, 2012
- E15 Monkeys and Marriage Core Jan 14, 2012
- E16 King and Savior Core Jan 21, 2012
- E17 Special Relationship and Hometown Core Jan 28, 2012
- E18 Complaint and Roar Core Feb 4, 2012
- E19 Fate and Star Core Feb 11, 2012
- E20 Love and Rejection Core Feb 18, 2012
- E21 Selfishness and Advice Core Feb 25, 2012
- E22 Hint and Best Mytharc Mar 3, 2012
- E23 Winning and Losing Core Mar 10, 2012
- E24 Imagination and Presentation Mytharc Mar 17, 2012
- E25 Votes and Charts Mytharc Mar 24, 2012
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tenacity and Determination Mytharc Oct 6, 2012
- E2 Every Night and Unite Core Oct 13, 2012
- E3 Last and Cipher Core Oct 20, 2012
- E4 Margin and Pitfall Core Oct 27, 2012
- E5 Step and Watch Core Nov 3, 2012
- E6 Punch and Independence Core Nov 10, 2012
- E7 Commemorative Photo Shoot and Classroom Core Nov 17, 2012
- E8 Aims and Evaluation Mytharc Nov 24, 2012
- E9 Confidence and Resolve Core Dec 1, 2012
- E10 Examination and Provocation Core Dec 8, 2012
- E11 Impatience and Comeback Core Dec 15, 2012
- E12 Zeal and Utter Defeat Core Dec 22, 2012
- E13 Imitation and Unconsciousness Core Dec 29, 2012
- E14 Continuity and Obstruction Mytharc Jan 5, 2013
- E15 Cover and Center Core Jan 12, 2013
- E16 Last Chapter and Comments Core Jan 19, 2013
- E17 Zombies and Demons Core Jan 26, 2013
- E18 Weekly and Monthly Core Feb 2, 2013
- E19 Drawn Out and All at Once Core Feb 9, 2013
- E20 Breather and Party Core Feb 16, 2013
- E21 Hot Spring and Confirmation Core Feb 23, 2013
- E22 Correction and Declaration Core Mar 2, 2013
- E23 Mic and Script Core Mar 9, 2013
- E24 How It Should Be and How It Ends Mytharc Mar 16, 2013
- E25 Dreams and Reality Mytharc Mar 30, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Two ninth graders, an artist and a writer, team up to become successful mangakas.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on Moritaka Mashiro, a talented artist, and Akito Takagi, an aspiring writer.
When did the series air?
The television series ran from 2010 to 2013.
Is this based on a manga?
Yes, it is based on a manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.
What motivates the main characters?
They aim to become the greatest mangakas in Japan, with Mashiro also motivated by a personal goal involving Azuki Miho.
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