Bakuman
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.
Where to watch Bakuman in United States
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Tubi TVClick a service to open Bakuman there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Bakuman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Anime Times Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video |
About Bakuman
Bakuman is a 2010 Japanese-language animation, comedy and drama series. The cast is led by Atsushi Abe, Satoshi Hino, Saori Hayami. It spans 3 seasons and 75 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Bakuman was produced by J.C.STAFF, NHK, and Media Blasters and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 2, 2010, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- October 2, 2010
- Last aired
- March 30, 2013
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (75 episodes)
- Network
- NHK Educational TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- J.C.STAFF, NHK, Media Blasters
Bakuman cast & crew
The cast features Atsushi Abe as Moritaka Mashiro (voice), Satoshi Hino as Akito Takagi (voice), Saori Hayami as Miho Azuki (voice), Sayuri Yahagi as Kaya Miyoshi (voice), Nobuhiko Okamoto as Eiji Niizuma (voice), and Tomoyuki Shimura as Takuro Nakai (voice).
Is Bakuman worth watching?
Bakuman holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 154 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 3 seasons and 75 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and drama, Bakuman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bakuman
In United States, you can stream Bakuman on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Bakuman
Atsushi Abe
Moritaka Mashiro (voice)
Satoshi Hino
Akito Takagi (voice)
Saori Hayami
Miho Azuki (voice)
Sayuri Yahagi
Kaya Miyoshi (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Eiji Niizuma (voice)
Tomoyuki Shimura
Takuro Nakai (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Yuriko Hiramaru (voice)
Ayumi Fujimura
Aiko Iwase (voice)
Bakuman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bakuman in United States?
Bakuman is streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Bakuman on Hulu?
Yes — Bakuman is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Bakuman in?
Bakuman is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Bakuman are there?
Bakuman has 3 seasons with 75 episodes in total.
▸What is Bakuman rated?
Bakuman is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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