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Synopsis
Junior high students Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi team up to become manga artists, propelled by a promise from Mashiro's crush, Miho Azuki. Breaking into the manga industry isn't easy, but two ambitious students are willing to give it their best shot.
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Atsushi Abe, Satoshi Hino, Saori Hayami, Sayuri Yahagi, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Junichi Suwabe, Tomoyuki Shimura, Ayako Kawasumi
Bakuman.: Bakuman
Season 1 of Bakuman. has 25 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Ireland.
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Junior high schooler Moritaka gets asked to collaborate on a manga with his brilliant classmate Akito. He refuses at first, but soon changes his mind.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka is met with fierce opposition from his mother when he decides to become a manga artist in order to keep his promise to Azuki.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka takes Akito to visit his uncle's old manga studio three years after his passing to take a look at the stack of storyboards he left behind.
Unlock Netflix JapanThe boys discover that a teenager is making ripples in the manga world as Moritaka takes up the G-pen and Akito studies how manuscripts are made.
Unlock Netflix JapanAkito runs into some unforeseen difficulties after he and Moritaka establish a goal to submit their first manga to an editor by the end of summer.
Unlock Netflix JapanThe boys experience a roller coaster of emotions as an editor examines their work. The class seating arrangements change when the new term begins.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka is over the moon about getting to sit next to Azuki. The boys start working on another title when "The Two Earths" doesn’t make the cut.
Unlock Netflix JapanAkito quickly starts brainstorming for his next story when "One Hundred Millionth" doesn’t get the Tezuka Award despite making it to the final round.
Unlock Netflix JapanAkito gets suspended from school for fighting, but he makes use of his free time. Moritaka pays him a visit and walks into a sticky situation.
Unlock Netflix JapanHattori sits down with Moritaka and Akito to go over "One Hundred Millionth." After the critique, the boys focus on creating a memorable protagonist.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito get to work on "Money and Intelligence." They also get accepted to their new school and Hattori approves their rough draft.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito start to see Eiji as their competition after they are told their manga will be published. Azuki reveals that she’s moving away.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka sends his very first message to Azuki after delivering the manuscript to the editors. The boys visit Hattori to see the new sample issue.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito take on the challenge of creating an action manga in order to beat their rival as Eiji prepares to get to work on "Yellow Hit."
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Unlock Netflix JapanThe boys are shocked when their angel manga doesn't make the cut, but they experience a bigger shock after catching Azuki's voice acting debut on TV.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka ends their partnership when Akito fails to keep a promise. Hattori realizes that the boys are both working on a particular theme.
Unlock Netflix JapanMiyoshi joins Moritaka and Akito at the work studio when the boys go back to being partners again. Meanwhile, Azuki's CD debut is confirmed.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito learn that Nakai teamed up with Ko Aoki to enter the Gold Future Cup. Meanwhile, Koji Makaino's true identity is revealed.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and the other manga creators gather to protest Makaino's unfair advantage. Fukuda suggests they all take a look at each other's work.
Unlock Netflix JapanThe Gold Future Cup contenders get to work on polishing up their entries. The readers reveal what they like as the competition finally starts.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito try to calm their nerves as they wait to see if their manga gets chosen among the 13 entries being considered for serialization.
Unlock Netflix JapanBakuman.: Bakuman: Season 2
Season 2 of Bakuman. has 25 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Ireland.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
Moritaka and Akito feel a hint of insecurity as they meet their new editor Miura. At a New Year’s party, they meet the genius manga artist Hiramaru.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito focus on making “Detective Trap.” Miho thinks back to her past when her manager pressures her to pose for a photo book.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito are unnerved by the initial rankings for “Detective Trap”. Nakai rushes to see Aoki after learning of her collaboration with KOOGY.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito are increasingly concerned when their manga drops in the rankings. Akito and Miura argue over the best way to handle the situation.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka’s assistants welcome him back to work. The first graphic novel sales are good and their series returns to Jack, but not all is well.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito meet with Miura to discuss their next manga title, but they have vastly different opinions on what direction to take next.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito’s serious “Future Watch” and the humorous “Hitman 10” are both chosen for publication. Their fates are now up to the readers.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito fight with Miura over which of their stories to serialize. After they go their separate ways, a package from Miura arrives.
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Unlock Netflix JapanAkito and Moritaka try to help Aoki by introducing her to their old classmate Ishizawa, but Fukuda shows up and insists on helping her himself.
Unlock Netflix JapanAoki’s manga gets selected for serialization. Nakai is disgusted with himself as he faces unemployment and starts talking about moving back home.
Unlock Netflix JapanAkito gets fired up when he hears that Iwase and Eiji are working on a manga called “+Natural.” The serialization meeting bears unexpected results.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito’s new manga is approved for serialization. Hattori becomes their editor again and tells them what really happened at the meeting.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka takes their manga in a new stylistic direction. It is renamed “PCP,” and Moritaka pours his soul into making sure it takes the top ranking.
Unlock Netflix JapanBakuman.: Bakuman: Season 3
Season 3 of Bakuman. has 25 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Ireland.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
"PCP" starts out at the top of the readers' poll. Meanwhile, Azuki becomes a candidate for the female lead in the anime version of "+Natural."
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka decides to change the tone of his art when he and Akito are told "PCP" will be canceled if they don’t catch up to Eiji within six months.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito's manga is unable to compete with the "Crow" and "+Natural" crossover, but Hattori comes up with a way for them to turn the tables.
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Unlock Netflix JapanShiratori asks Akito to write for his new manga. Moritaka makes a certain decision after observing his partner grow as a writer.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito commemorate the 50th chapter of "PCP" at an awards ceremony; the duo comes across a remarkable entry as guest judges for a contest.
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Unlock Netflix JapanNanamine turns out one quality story after another with incredible speed. Moritaka and Akito acknowledge his talent, but disagree with his methods.
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Unlock Netflix JapanNakai joins in to assist with Nanamine's manga and the initial response is positive, but Nanamine grows nervous as it gradually falls down in rank.
Unlock Netflix JapanNanamine, Moritaka and Akito agree to write about the same story in the same issue of Jack. Moritaka is confident as Nanamine vows to prove him wrong.
Unlock Netflix JapanAkito becomes concerned that his "PCP" stories might be inspiriting copycat crimes. Meanwhile, Eiji suddenly starts to care about his ranking.
Unlock Netflix JapanEiji's "Crow" ranks first for the third week in a row as a part of an old promise for him to have the power to end whatever manga he doesn't like.
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Unlock Netflix JapanThere are only three weeks left to decide the fate of "Crow." Ashirogi makes use of the color page in their manga to prevent the series from ending.
Unlock Netflix JapanIwase decides she can no longer write "+Natural" because of its decline in popularity. Sasaki visits Eiji and Ashirogi when his transfer is confirmed.
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Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito feel the pressure of simultaneously creating two manga. Moreover, Moritaka sees the weakness in "Reversi" through Eiji's new manga.
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Unlock Netflix JapanAzuki secures the role of Naho with an overwhelming number of votes. Meanwhile, Hattori asks Moritaka and Akito to continue writing their series.
Unlock Netflix JapanMoritaka and Akito reaffirm their bond as Muto Ashirogi.The anime premieres as Moritaka grows more determined than ever to fulfill his uncle's dreams.
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