Bakuman
Fans celebrate this look at manga artist journeys
25 episodes
1. Dreams and Reality
1. Dreams and Reality
Moritaka Mashiro is daydreaming when Akito Takagi wants to team up.
25min
Oct 1, 2010
2. Dumb and Smart
2. Dumb and Smart
Mashiro wants to marry Miho but decides to become a manga artist despite his uncle's past.
25min
Oct 8, 2010
3. Parent and Child
3. Parent and Child
Mashiro takes Takagi to Uncle Nobu's studio to see old storyboards and find love letters.
25min
Oct 15, 2010
4. Time and Key
4. Time and Key
Mashiro is obsessed with the G-pen and blows off studying; Takaki is worried.
25min
Oct 22, 2010
5. Summer and Storyboard
5. Summer and Storyboard
Mashiro and Tahaki want to finish the manga during the summer; Tahaki asks about Azuki.
25min
Oct 29, 2010
6. Carrot and Stick
6. Carrot and Stick
The story is brought to a publisher, who responds with mixed reviews.
25min
Nov 5, 2010
7. Tears and Tears
7. Tears and Tears
Mashiro is happy sitting next to Azuki, but makes her cry with his question.
25min
Nov 12, 2010
8. Fear and Hope
8. Fear and Hope
Mashiro and Takagi work on The One Hundred Millionth to win the Tezuka Award.
25min
Nov 19, 2010
9. Regret and Satisfaction
9. Regret and Satisfaction
Tagaki uses his suspension time working on the storyboards.
25min
Nov 26, 2010
10. Ten and Two
10. Ten and Two
Mr. Hattori gives advice on The One Hundred Millionth.
25min
Dec 3, 2010
11. Chocolate and NEXT
11. Chocolate and NEXT
The submission for NEXT magazine must wait for school exams.
25min
Dec 10, 2010
12. Feast and Graduation
12. Feast and Graduation
The boys have a rival, Eiji Nizuma, but must repay Hattori for his help.
25min
Dec 17, 2010
13. Early Results and Final Report
13. Early Results and Final Report
The final draft is in and Azuki gets a copy while they find a pen name.
25min
Dec 24, 2010
14. Battle and Copy
14. Battle and Copy
To beat Eiji, they start a manga battle.
25min
Jan 7, 2011
15. Debut and Impatience
15. Debut and Impatience
The boys work on the manga battle while Azuki tries to gain a song voice.
25min
Jan 14, 2011
16. Wall and Kiss
16. Wall and Kiss
Azuki aces her audition but the boys new work, "Angel Days," doesn't get into NEXT.
25min
Jan 21, 2011
17. Conceit and Kindness
17. Conceit and Kindness
Mashiro works for Eiji but needs to fix a chapter in the book.
25min
Jan 28, 2011
18. Jealousy and Love
18. Jealousy and Love
Mashiro quits after he gets an idea; Takagi helps Miyoshi.
25min
Feb 4, 2011
19. Two and One
19. Two and One
Tagaki can't finish the storyboard; in the summer, Hattori makes a plan.
25min
Feb 11, 2011
20. Cooperation and Conditions
20. Cooperation and Conditions
The boys reteam and complete the storyboard before Hattori knows.
25min
Feb 18, 2011
21. Literature and Music
21. Literature and Music
The boys can't wait to compete in the Gold Future Cup against their rivals.
25min
Feb 25, 2011
22. Coalition and Disagreement
22. Coalition and Disagreement
Koogy is revealed and the boys complain about the singer's tactics.
25min
Mar 4, 2011
23. Tuesday and Friday
23. Tuesday and Friday
Everyone gets ready for the competition.
25min
Mar 18, 2011
24. Phone Call and Night Before
24. Phone Call and Night Before
Winners are announced and Azuki calls; the boys start a new storyboard.
25min
Mar 25, 2011
