Barakamon (2014)

07/05/2014 (JP) • 23m

Animation, Comedy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Daisuke Ono

Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice)

12 Episodes

Suzuko Hara

Naru Kotoishi (voice)

12 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2014 | 12 Episodes

Season 1 of Barakamon premiered on July 5, 2014.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

Japanese

Keywords

becoming an adult

country life

slice of life

bromance

based on manga

art

heart warming

anime

calligraphy

drastic change of life

adult child friendship

touching

iyashikei

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