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Barakamon

2014·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
81
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Slice of LifeRural SettingHeartwarmingCalligraphyComing of AgeSituational ComedyCharacter-DrivenFamily Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Barakamon

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Where can I stream Barakamon legally?

Barakamon is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barakamon worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barakamon rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Barakamon have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Barakamon air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Barakamon in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Barakamon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barakamon in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barakamon use?

Hormone-Addled TeenagerExact WordsSick EpisodeTeen GeniusSneeze CutReplacement Flat CharacterThe ResenterMum Looks Like a SisterMum Looks Like a SisterTomboy and Girly GirlOnly Known by Their NicknameMirror Characterand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 storytelling tropes for Barakamon, including Hormone-Addled Teenager, Exact Words, Sick Episode.