Bakuman.

Bakuman. a story about creating your manga, a famous story from 2010, an original manga story written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. Bakuman. anime series is produced by J.C.Staff and here’s some title’s behind its studio like Toradora!, Kaichou wa Maid-sama!, Zero no Tsukaima and Toaru Majutsu no Index. Bakuman. consists of 25 episodes, runs about 24 minutes per episode and aired from October 2010 till April 2011. Opening song “Blue Bird” performed by Kobukuro. Ending song “BAKUROCK ~Mirai no Rinkakusen~” performed by YA-KYIM, and "Genjitsu to iu Na no Kaibutsu to Tatakau Mono Tachi” performed by Yuu Takahashi. Bakuman. anime series is directed by Kenichi Kasai. 

Moritaka Mashiro has dreamed of becoming a mangaka since his childhood days, just like his hero and uncle Tarou Kawaguchi, a creator of a popular gag manga. A tragedy strikes, as Moritaka all of a sudden gives up on his dream and spends his middle school days studying and to become a salary man instead. One day Akito Takagi, a school top student who wants to become a writer, notices the detail drawing in Moritaka’s notebook. 

Seeing the drawing of Moritaka, Akito himself approaches Moritaka and proposes that they become mangaka together. Akito tries his best to convince Moritaka to become a mangaka, Moritaka himself realizes that if he creates a popular manga series, he may be able to get the girl he likes and has a crush for a long time Miho Azuki. As Moritaka and Akito learn the dream of Miho to become a voice actor, the pair begins creating a manga under the name of “Muto Ashirogi” hoping to become the greatest mangaka in Japan like no one has ever seen.

Bakuman. the story focuses on Moritaka Mashiro as he dreams of becoming a mangaka, like his childhood hero and uncle Tarou Kawaguchi, a creator of popular gag manga. A tragedy happened as Moritaka gave up on his dream and aimed to become a salary man instead. One day things changed when Moritaka's notebook was left behind and Akito Takagi saw the content of Moritaka’s drawing. Akito approaches Moritaka and asks to become a mangaka with him as Akito wants to become a writer and Moritaka will draw, to convince Moritaka to become a mangaka Akito try everything as he learns about Moritaka crush on Miho Azuki. As Moritaka and Akito start to know about Miho’s dream to become a voice actor, Moritaka accepts the invitation of Akito and the pair begin to create the pen name “Muto Ashirogi'' hoping to become the greatest mangaka in Japan like no other seen.

Bakuman. the anime series is produced by J.C.Staff and did a good job for its anime adaptation. For the story this is one of the well-made as the anime follows the original manga story line and which is fun to watch the whole series. The character design is same as the manga series and this is one of the stand out for me and J.C.Staff strong point for its story and character identical from its manga source. The music choice you can feel from its song choice is the story of Bakuman. for the opening song is a good rhythm to listen to as Muto Ashirogi will face a lot of challenges to reach the dream, and the ending song is the strong emotion as they set the goal to reach the dream to become a mangaka and voice actor and the work of reality.

Bakuman. the anime series deserves a great anime recommendation in terms of one-of-a-kind stories about becoming a mangaka. Anime or manga? Anime series is a good start to learn what Bakuman. is all about or what kind of story is all about, an amazing start nevertheless for otaku who only watch anime series. Manga series is the source story and much more things happening in manga, some side stories or knowing other characters not just your usual side character but also knowing the other mangaka is amazing at the same time. Anime series a good start for just wanting to watch and learn why it became famous in 2010 and mostly talked about, manga series is also great as you will know what will happen next after the anime season ends. A two choice but each source is good to enjoy anime or manga but watching and reading at the same time is also a great choice. Is Bakuman. an overrated anime series? Nope, not at all it's a great score for me as the story goes something is happening or a challenge from one to another as Muto Ashirogi first steps into their dream goal and what makes things amazing is the story pace not to rush but the feeling of worth reading or watching everything. Bakuman. anime series is almost same as the manga story but the feeling of character become alive on the first-time vibe after reading some chapters is much more amazing as the story stays on the main line and if you are looking for a different type of romcom this is one to watch as the Muto Ashirogi works on the dream they want.

Information:

Title:

• Bakuman.

• バクマン。

Type: Series (25 episode)

Aired: October 2, 2010 to April 2, 2011

Studio: J.C.Staff

Source Story: Manga

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shounen
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Song:

Opening:

• "Blue Bird" by Kobukuro (eps 1-24)

• "Genjitsu to iu Na no Kaibutsu to Tatakau Mono Tachi (現実という名の怪物と戦う者たち)" by Yuu Takahashi (高橋優) (ep 25)

Ending:

• "BAKUROCK ~Mirai no Rinkakusen~ (BAKUROCK 〜未来の輪郭線〜)" by YA-KYIM (eps 1-13)

• "Genjitsu to iu Na no Kaibutsu to Tatakau Mono Tachi (現実という名の怪物と戦う者たち)" by Yuu Takahashi (高橋優) (eps 14-24)

• "Blue Bird" by Kobukuro (ep 25)

Director: Kenichi Kasai

Character and Voice Actor:

• Mashiro, Moritaka (Abe, Atsushi)

• Takagi, Akito (Hino, Satoshi)

• Azuki, Miho (Hayami, Saori)

• Miyoshi, Kaya (Yahagi, Sayuri)