Barakamon (2014)

Kernel Score: 86% · 145 ratings

Genres: Animation, Comedy

First aired: 2014-07-05

Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes

Overview

After punching a famous curator in the face for criticizing his work as "textbook and lifeless," Handa Seishuu is sent to Gotō Island to calm his nerves and find new inspiration for his calligraphy. Growing up in the city all his life, though, Handa must adapt to country life while meeting an assortment of quirky people during his tenure.

Barakamon parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Barakamon is a gentle TV-PG anime slice-of-life comedy about a young calligrapher adjusting to rural island life.

  • Violence & scariness: None — No meaningful violence; a light slice-of-life comedy.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice)
  • Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice)

Barakamon FAQ

Is Barakamon good?

Barakamon has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 145 audience ratings.

Is Barakamon OK for kids?

Barakamon is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Barakamon is a gentle TV-PG anime slice-of-life comedy about a young calligrapher adjusting to rural island life.

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