Bakuman (2010)
Kernel Score: 87% · 148 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2010-10-02
Seasons: 3 · 75 episodes
Where to watch Bakuman
- Free with ads: Tubi
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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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Cast
- Atsushi Abe as Moritaka Mashiro (voice)
- Satoshi Hino as Akito Takagi (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Miho Azuki (voice)
- Sayuri Yahagi as Kaya Miyoshi (voice)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Eiji Niizuma (voice)
- Tomoyuki Shimura as Takuro Nakai (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Yuriko Hiramaru (voice)
- Ayumi Fujimura as Aiko Iwase (voice)
Bakuman FAQ
Is Bakuman good?
Bakuman has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 148 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bakuman?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi.
What is Bakuman rated?
Bakuman is rated TV-PG.
What shows are like Bakuman?
If you liked Bakuman, try Kotaro Lives Alone, His and Her Circumstances, Real Girl and Kakushigoto.