Bakuman (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2010, Bakuman is an animation, comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing, Takagi convinces Mashiro to join him in becoming the greatest mangakas Japan has ever seen. Takagi, with his gift of writing, hopes to become a successful mangaka, and Mashiro, with his gift of art, hopes to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho.
Who’s in it. Bakuman stars Atsushi Abe as Moritaka Mashiro (voice), Satoshi Hino as Akito Takagi (voice), Saori Hayami as Miho Azuki (voice) and Sayuri Yahagi as Kaya Miyoshi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Bakuman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bakuman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bakuman 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 Bakuman (2010)?
- In US, Bakuman is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bakuman worth watching?
- Bakuman holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bakuman?
- Bakuman stars Atsushi Abe, Satoshi Hino, Saori Hayami, Sayuri Yahagi and Nobuhiko Okamoto.
- When was Bakuman released?
- Bakuman was released in 2010.