Barakamon
Overview
For a certain reason, a handsome, young calligrapher by the name of Seishuu Handa uproots himself and moves to an island on the westernmost edge of Japan. "Sensei," as he comes to be known, is a city boy through and through, and has never experienced rural life until now. And by the looks of it, he has much to learn! Luckily(?), he has a willing teacher in Naru, the energetic expert islander, to help show him the ropes. But can Sensei keep up with the plucky first-grader, or will he get schooled?! Here unfolds a heartfelt island comedy about a gruff on the outside, soft on the inside urbanite teacher and his new, unfailingly kind island neighbors! (Source: Yen Press) Notes: - One extra and four side stories are included in volume 18+1. - Original serialization was completed on 2018-12-12 with 18 volumes (139 chapters). - A new limited-run serialization was started on 2023-04-12 and ended on 2023-09-12 in Monthly Shounen Gangan, in conjunction with the TV-drama adaptation. This new run adds 7 chapters and 1 volume to the total count.
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Episodes · 12
Cheerful Kid
ばらかこどん
A calligrapher is sent to an island after causing a commotion. There he meets a young girl who would inspire him to a world he has never seen before.
Noisy
やかましか
Handa, seeking to work on his calligraphy, is being "bothered" by the carefree residents of the island. This time, to the point he's hospitalized.
Rice Cakes Thrown at Celebrations
ひとんもち
Handa's sends in his calligraphy work, only to find he was awarded a "disappointing" second place... Handa's daily life continues.
Men of the Island
しまんおんつぁんどん
Handa is caught by Miwa's father to work on writing the name of his ship, where he gains a new perspective on approach towards calligraphy.
Going Swimming at the Beach
うんにおえぎいっ
With the next exhibition closing in, Handa is asked to take the kids swimming, where he finds out that there's more to life than just calligraphy.
The Guys from Tokyo
よそんもん
Guests have arrived, and one of them, Kanzaki, cast Handa into confusion. Handa responds back as one who has lived with the people on the island.
An Expensive Fish
ひさんいを
Handa's guests spend their last day on the island going fishing. Handa learns that he can inspire others just as he has been inspired.
Buddhist Chanting and Dancing
オンデ
Handa experiences summer on the island, and sees a different side of Naru when he joins her in paying a visit to her family grave.
Was Almost Seriously Injured
おけがまくっちした
With the Narukain exhibit closing in, Handa is starting to feel the pressure again. He gains the inspiration to write his work, but…
Let's Go Together
だっちいこで
After completing his submission, Handa turns his attention to the island and its residents; Naru gets a surprise when she goes to pay Handa a visit.
I Am in Tokyo
東京にいます
Handa is back in Tokyo for an important meeting. When he really starts feeling the pressure, he finds comfort in an unexpected phone call.
Happy Yer Home
かえってきてうりしか
With a few more loose ends to tend to, Handa is ready to go back to the island. Smiling faces and open arms await Handa's return.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Sei Handa
MAIN
Naru Kotoishi
MAIN
Kousuke Kanzaki
SUPPORTING
Iwao Yamamura
SUPPORTING
Yuujirou Kido
SUPPORTING
Kanchou
SUPPORTING
