Bakuman (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, Bakuman is a comedy and drama film directed by Hitoshi One, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Moritaka Mashiro doesn't want to follow in the path of his uncle who worked as a manga artist, but ultimately died because of exhaustion. Moritaka Mashiro figures he will graduate from school and work at an office. Things change though when falls in love with a girl at school. The girl, who hopes to become a voice actress, tells Moritaka they can marry, but only after they both achieve their dreams. Moritaka then teams up with fellow classmate Akito Takagi to publish their first manga.
Who’s in it. Bakuman stars Takeru Satoh as Moritaka Mashiro, Ryunosuke Kamiki as Akito Takagi, Nana Komatsu as Miho Azuki and Kenta Kiritani as Shinta Fukuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bakuman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bakuman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bakuman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bakuman (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bakuman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bakuman worth watching?
- Bakuman holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bakuman?
- Bakuman stars Takeru Satoh, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Nana Komatsu, Kenta Kiritani and Hirofumi Arai.
- When was Bakuman released?
- Bakuman was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.