Barakamon
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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Where is Barakamon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Crunchyroll | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, Crunchyroll, TVING | — |
About Barakamon
Barakamon is a 2014 Japanese-language animation and comedy series. The cast is led by Daisuke Ono, Suzuko Hara. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings.
Barakamon was produced by Nippon Television Network Corporation, Kinema Citrus, and VAP and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 5, 2014, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- July 5, 2014
- Last aired
- September 27, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nippon Television Network Corporation, Kinema Citrus, VAP
Barakamon cast & crew
The cast features Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice) and Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenji Kawai, cinematography is by Yu Wakabayashi, and it was produced by Mutsumi Fukushi and Manabu Tamura.
Is Barakamon worth watching?
Barakamon holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 153 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation and comedy, Barakamon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Barakamon
Daisuke Ono
Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice)
Suzuko Hara
Naru Kotoishi (voice)
Barakamon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barakamon in United States?
Barakamon is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Barakamon in?
Barakamon is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Barakamon are there?
Barakamon has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.
▸What is Barakamon rated?
Barakamon is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 153 ratings.
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