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Barakamon

2014Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Barakamon episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Barakakodon/Genkina kodomo, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Yakamashika/Urusai, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Hitonmochi/Oiwai de nagerareru mochi, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Shiman ontsandon/Shima no oyajitachi, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Un ni oegii/Umi ni oyogi ni iku, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Yosonmon/Tôkyô kara kita Yatsura, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Hisan-iwo/Kôkyûna sakana, 7.9
  8. S1 E8 Onde/Nenbutsu odori, 8.4
  9. S1 E9 Okega makucchishita/Ôkega shisouni natta, 8.0
  10. S1 E10 Dacchi ikode/Minna de ikô, 8.0
  11. S1 E11 Tôkyô ni imasu/Yoseo, 8.7
  12. S1 E12 Kaette Kite Urishika, 8.5

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masaki Tachibana, Taketomo Ishikawa, Kazuhisa Ono
Written by
Pierre Sugiura
Produced by
Marina Sasaki, Toshio Nakatani, Hiroyuki Ueno
Music by
Kenji Kawai

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Facts

July 5, 2014 · September 27, 2014 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 2014
Last aired
September 27, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Hormone-Addled Teenager, Exact Words, Sick Episode +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?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Barakamon okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Barakamon?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Will Barakamon make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Barakamon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Barakamon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.