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Barakamon (2014)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Daisuke Ono
    Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice) Daisuke Ono
  • Profile picture of Suzuko Hara
    Naru Kotoishi (voice) Suzuko Hara
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2014

12 episodes

Season 1 of Barakamon premiered on July 5, 2014

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Keywords

  • becoming an adult
  • country life
  • slice of life
  • bromance
  • based on manga
  • art
  • heart warming
  • anime
  • calligraphy
  • drastic change of life
  • adult child friendship
  • touching
  • iyashikei