Bakuman: Season 2

S2·E1 Mytharc

Silence and Party

Oct 1, 2011 · 25 min

The story picks up directly where the Season 1 finale episode left, introducing Miura as Moritaka and Takagi's new editor and introducing the genius, yet extremely lazy ex-salary m

S2·E2 Core

Anthology and Photobook

Oct 8, 2011 · 25 min

Mashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot which will boost her popularity a lot. When Mashiro receives

S2·E3 Core

Window and Snow

Oct 15, 2011 · 25 min

Nakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki, showing his determination to an extreme extent, worrying Mashiro, Fukuda and the rest.

S2·E4 Core

Support and Patience

Oct 22, 2011 · 25 min

As TRAP's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider some major changes. In the end Miura tells them they do not have to resort to drastic changes, they should focus o

S2·E5 Core

Comedy and News

Oct 29, 2011 · 25 min

Their earlier decision pays off as TRAP begins to move in the rankings, but the competition gets very fierce. Overwork is slowly taking its toll on Mashiro, especially when he is a

S2·E6 Core

Disease and Drive

Nov 5, 2011 · 25 min

In the end Mashiro faints and is hospitalized, but he refuses to stop drawing even in his current condition. Despite Mashiro and Takagi's wish to continue, TRAP is put on hiatus. A

S2·E7 Core

Life-and-Death and Standstill

Nov 12, 2011 · 25 min

The chief editor decides to put "TRAP" on hiatus until Mashiro and Takagi's graduation. He decided to do so because of Mashiro's uncle, whom many thought to have died from overwork

S2·E8 Core

Recall and Call

Nov 19, 2011 · 25 min

The boycott is still in full effect but the chief editor hasn't changed his mind. Meanwhile Mashiro and Azuki continue their still awkward yet happy meetings in the hospital. Seein

S2·E9 Core

Resumption and Low Rank

Nov 26, 2011 · 25 min

In the end TRAP resumes publication, but is struggling with low rankings. Takagi tries to put some ideas based on fan mails in the name but Miura tells him he can't use whatever id

S2·E10 Core

Gags and Serious

Dec 3, 2011 · 25 min

The team must decide which genre to choose for their new manga. Miura urges them to draw a gag manga, but Mashiro and Takagi aren't sure they're fit for gag manga and prefer someth

S2·E11 Core

Manga and Youth

Dec 10, 2011 · 25 min

Both Ashirogi Mutos' one shots Future Watch and Hitman 10 are well received by the editorial staff. The chief decides to run both as one-shots, wanting to see the public reaction b

S2·E12 Core

Experience and Data

Dec 17, 2011 · 25 min

Miura's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga because they're steadier in the rankings but Mashiro and Takagi are still not sure about it, especially Ma

S2·E13 Core

Alliance and Classmates

Dec 24, 2011 · 25 min

After confirming to do a gag manga with Miura, Takagi goes to the zoo to get some inspiration for his next heroine. There he meets Aoki and they decide to exchange information abou

S2·E14 Core

Unfaithfulness and Trust

Jan 7, 2012 · 25 min

Mashiro and Takagi finish their manuscript and submit it to NEXT. Miyoshi is still thinking about what happened, and decides to call Azuki, who in turn decides to call Takagi. Afte

S2·E15 Core

Monkeys and Marriage

Jan 14, 2012 · 25 min

Takagi and Miyoshi blame themselves over the fact their fight has caused a rift between Mashiro and Azuki. Because Mashiro and Azuki are too stubborn to apologize to one another, T

S2·E16 Core

King and Savior

Jan 21, 2012 · 25 min

Aoki asks Nakai to draw the art for her new manga but he states he only will on the condition she will go out with him, angering her to the point she slaps him. Afterwards she cont

S2·E17 Core

Special Relationship and Hometown

Jan 28, 2012 · 25 min

Takagi and Mashiro's new manga Tanto doesn't get serialized but Miura tells them they just have to make it better for the next meeting. "Business Boy Kenichi" gets canceled, leavin

S2·E18 Core

Complaint and Roar

Feb 4, 2012 · 25 min

Miura gets worried when he hears the positive reactions about the "newbie" manga artist who drew the storyboard for MONEY's. Takagi and Mashiro find out that Aiko Iwase is the stor

S2·E19 Core

Fate and Star

Feb 11, 2012 · 25 min

Takagi goes to Miyoshi's house to announce their engagement to her parents. The two families have surprising connection and everything goes well between them. Later, the pair atten

S2·E20 Core

Love and Rejection

Feb 18, 2012 · 25 min

It's time for Takagi and Miyoshi's wedding. Mashiro is still unsure if Tanto fits their style and ends up arguing with Hattori, who refuses to give his opinion about their manga. I

S2·E21 Core

Selfishness and Advice

Feb 25, 2012 · 25 min

Mashiro and Takagi try hard to come up with good names for their new serie. Miura tells them they should work on a serious darker manga, like Money and Intelligence, so they decide

S2·E22 Mytharc

Hint and Best

Mar 3, 2012 · 25 min

The team's newest work "Stopper of Magma" is rejected without consideration for serialization. Miura reveals he has been receiving advice from Hattori, who suggests they draw a ser

S2·E23 Core

Winning and Losing

Mar 10, 2012 · 25 min

Miura reads the storyboard for the new manga Perfect Crime Club and approves of it. Takamta also reads the storyboard, admitting theirs is a lot better compared to his, leaving Mas

S2·E24 Mytharc

Imagination and Presentation

Mar 17, 2012 · 25 min

Editor Oonishi, changes his vote to be positive, stating it's ridiculous to let Ashirogi Muto go because of this voting. The vice chief editor also changes his vote, stating they s

S2·E25 Mytharc

Votes and Charts

Mar 24, 2012 · 25 min

Mashiro changes the character design while Takagi struggles with naming the 3 characters and a possible new title. Orihara comes back as assistant + 2 new ones: Moriya and Shirator