Bakuman

Bakuman (2010-2013)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Comedy, Anime

Bakuman follows the story of high school student Mashiro Moritaka a talented artist who does not know what he wants to do with his future. One day he draws a picture of Azuki Miho, a girl he is secretly fond of, during class and forgets the notebook at school. He comes back to find that his classmate Tagaki Akito is waiting for him with his notebook. Takagi tries to convince Mashiro to become a mangaka, a manga artist, with him, only leading to Mashiro's disagreement. Mashiro goes home and thinks about his mangaka uncle, who had only one successful series before he died in obscurity. Mashiro is interrupted by a phone call from Takagi, who says that he is going to tell Azuki that Mashiro likes her. Mashiro runs down to Azuki's house to find Takagi waiting for him. Once Azuki comes out to meet them, Takagi tells her that he and Mashiro are aiming to be mangaka. Mashiro then learns that she wants to be a seiyuu, a voice actor, and has shown promise in the field. Mashiro, once again thinking about his uncle, accidentally proposes to Azuki who accepts. However, she will only marry him after they achieve their dreams.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 18:00 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E25Dreams and RealityMar 30, 2013
S03E24How It Should Be and How It EndsMar 16, 2013
S03E23Mic and ScriptMar 9, 2013
S03E22Correction and DeclarationMar 2, 2013
S03E21Hot Spring and ConfirmationFeb 23, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Bakuman' premiere?

'Bakuman' premiered on October 2, 2010.

Who are the main characters in 'Bakuman'?

The main characters in 'Bakuman' are Moritaka Mashiro, Akito Takagi, and Miho Azuki.

What is the plot of 'Bakuman'?

'Bakuman' is about two high school friends, Moritaka and Akito, who aspire to become successful manga artists. They work hard to create their own manga and aim to have it serialized in a popular magazine.

Who created 'Bakuman'?

'Bakuman' was created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.

Where is 'Bakuman' set?

'Bakuman' is set in Tokyo, Japan.

What manga magazine do Moritaka and Akito strive to get serialized in?

Moritaka and Akito strive to get their manga serialized in Shonen Jump magazine.

What is the name of the romantic interest of the main character, Moritaka?

The name of the romantic interest of Moritaka is Miho Azuki.

How many episodes does 'Bakuman' have?

'Bakuman' has 75 episodes.

What is the manga that Moritaka and Akito create called?

The manga that Moritaka and Akito create is called 'Detective Trap'.

What is the pen name used by Moritaka and Akito?

The pen name used by Moritaka and Akito is Ashirogi Muto.

What is the relationship between Moritaka and Akito?

Moritaka and Akito are childhood friends and partners in creating manga.

Who is the editor of Shonen Jump in 'Bakuman'?

The editor of Shonen Jump in 'Bakuman' is Kazuya Hiramaru.

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