Barakamon
ばらかもん
Genres
- Slice of Life
Tags
all 16- SceneRural92
- OtherFound Family91
- ArtsCalligraphy91
- Slice of LifeIyashikei88
- TechnicalEpisodic85
- DramaRehabilitation78
- Main CastMale Protagonist77
- ComedySlapstick77
- SceneCoastal72
- Slice of LifeFamily Life70
- OtherPhilosophy68
- DramaComing of Age64
- DemographicSeinen62
- TraitsTeacher55
- TraitsTsundere42
- SportFishing40
Genres: Slice of Life. Tags: Rural, Found Family, Calligraphy, Iyashikei, Episodic, Rehabilitation, Male Protagonist, Slapstick, Coastal, Family Life, Philosophy, Coming of Age.
#256
Ranked
#331
Popularity
13.5K
Favorites
143.7K
Members
#1
This Season
Rated TV
#7
This Season
Popular TV
#182
All Time
Rated TV
#365
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete12 / 12 episodes aired
All 12 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu
- Premiered
- Summer 2014
- Aired
- Jul 6, 2014 – Sep 28, 2014
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 02:20:00
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
Alternative Titles
jaばらかもん
thบารากะมอน เก าะมีฮา คนมีเฮ
zh元气囝仔
Synopsis
Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temperamental artist is used to. Now thrown into a rural setting, Seishuu must attempt to find new inspiration and develop his own unique art style—that is, if boisterous children (headed by the frisky Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and energetic old men stop barging into his house! The newest addition to the intimate and quirky Goto community only wants to get some work done, but the islands are far from the peaceful countryside he signed up for. Thanks to his wacky neighbors who are entirely incapable of minding their own business, the arrogant calligrapher learns so much more than he ever hoped to. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions.
As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temp
Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions.
As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temperamental artist is used to. Now thrown into a rural setting, Seishuu must attempt to find new inspiration and develop his own unique art style—that is, if boisterous children (headed by the frisky Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and energetic old men stop barging into his house! The newest addition to the intimate and quirky Goto community only wants to get some work done, but the islands are far from the peaceful countryside he signed up for. Thanks to his wacky neighbors who are entirely incapable of minding their own business, the arrogant calligrapher learns so much more than he ever hoped to.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temp
Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temperamental artist is used to. Now thrown into a rural setting, Seishuu must attempt to find new inspiration and develop his own unique art style—that is, if boisterous children (headed by the frisky Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and energetic old men stop barging into his house! The newest addition to the intimate and quirky Goto community only wants to get some work done, but the islands are far from the peaceful countryside he signed up for. Thanks to his wacky neighbors who are entirely incapable of minding their own business, the arrogant calligrapher learns so much more than he ever hoped to. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Franchise Timeline
Barakamon is entry 2 of 2 in the Barakamon watch order, continuing the story after Handa-kun.
Franchise Timeline
Barakamon
Side Stories
Platform Scores
MAL
8.36
AniList
82 / 100
Kitsu
82 / 100
AniList Trend
140
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 12 / 12
Main Story
12 / 12
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Latest Aired
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Barakamon are there?
Barakamon consists of 12 episodes in total, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 22 minutes. The series aired during the summer 2014 season and is now finished.
Where can I stream Barakamon online?
You can watch all episodes of Barakamon on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the premise of Barakamon?
Barakamon follows Seishuu Handa, a talented but narcissistic calligrapher who is sent to live on the Goto Islands after a professional outburst. In this rural setting, he attempts to find new artistic inspiration while dealing with the boisterous local children, most notably Kotoishi, Naru.
Do I need to watch other shows before starting Barakamon?
Barakamon is the second entry in its franchise. While you can enjoy it on its own, the series Handa-kun serves as a prequel to the story.
Who produced and directed Barakamon?
The anime was produced by studio Kinema Citrus and directed by Tachibana, Masaki. The series also features music composed by Kawai, Kenji.
What anime should I watch if I like Barakamon?
If you enjoy the themes of Barakamon, you might like similar slice-of-life titles such as Kakushigoto, Bunny Drop, Sweetness & Lightning, Non Non Biyori, or Poco's Udon World.
Is Barakamon based on a manga?
Yes, Barakamon is based on the original work by Yoshino, Satsuki.
Why is Barakamon so highly rated?
With a score of 8.36/10, Barakamon is well-regarded for its heartwarming approach to the slice-of-life genre and its focus on childcare and visual arts. Its popularity is driven by the character growth of Handa, Sei as he adapts to life away from Tokyo.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Summer 2014
- Aired
- Jul 6, 2014 – Sep 28, 2014
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 02:20:00
- Episodes
- 12 / 12
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 24m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Kinema Citrus
Alternative Titles
jaばらかもん
thบารากะมอน เกาะมีฮา คนมีเฮ
zh元气囝仔
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