Barakamon (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2014, Barakamon is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Barakamon stars Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice), Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice), Nozomi Furuki as Miwa Yamamura (voice) and Rumi Okubo as Tamako 'Tama' Arai (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Barakamon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. 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, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barakamon (2014)?
- In US, Barakamon is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barakamon worth watching?
- Barakamon holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barakamon?
- Barakamon stars Daisuke Ono, Suzuko Hara, Nozomi Furuki, Rumi Okubo and Rina Endou.
- When was Barakamon released?
- Barakamon was released in 2014.