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Barakamon

2023Show1 season11 episodes

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

A proud young calligrapher is punished for punching a critic by being sent to a faraway island in the east coast of Japan. But as he meets and lives with the island's friendly people, his attitude begins to improve.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shinichi Kitabo, Yasushi Ueda, Keita Kono
Written by
Kumiko Asō, Tatsuya Kanazawa, Rie Uehara
Produced by
Masataka Takamaru, Machiko Takahashi
Music by
Akihiro Manabe, Yuuki Munakata

Everyone

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Facts

July 12, 2023 · September 20, 2023 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2023
Last aired
September 20, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Gonk, Irony, Does This Remind You of Anything? +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Barakamon?"

Questions about Barakamon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barakamon?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Barakamon streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Barakamon worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Barakamon okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Barakamon?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Will Barakamon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Barakamon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Barakamon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.