Barakamon (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, Barakamon is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. A proud young calligrapher is punished for punching a critic by being sent to a faraway island in the east coast of Japan. But as he meets and lives with the island's friendly people, his attitude begins to improve.
Who’s in it. Barakamon stars Yosuke Sugino as Sei 'Seishu' Handa, Ririsa Miyazaki as Naru Kotoishi, Minami Tanaka as Ikue Kubota and Keito Tsuna as Hiroshi Kido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Barakamon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barakamon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barakamon tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barakamon (2023)?
- In US, Barakamon is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barakamon worth watching?
- Barakamon holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Barakamon?
- Barakamon stars Yosuke Sugino, Ririsa Miyazaki, Minami Tanaka, Keito Tsuna and Hana Toyoshima.
- When was Barakamon released?
- Barakamon was released in 2023.