Barakamon (2014)
Original title: ばらかもん
Barakamon is a 2014 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Daisuke Ono, Suzuko Hara and Nozomi Furuki.
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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What is Barakamon 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.
When was Barakamon released?
Barakamon was released on 5 July 2014.
How many episodes does Barakamon have?
Barakamon has 12 episodes across 1 seasons.
Where can I watch Barakamon?
Barakamon is available on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Barakamon
Stream: Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Cast
- Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice)
- Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice)
- Nozomi Furuki as Miwa Yamamura (voice)
- Rina Endou as Hina Kubota (voice)
- Rumi Okubo as Tamako 'Tama' Arai (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Hiroshi Kido (voice)
- Seiya Kimura as Kentaro 'Kenta' Ohama (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Takao Kawafuji (voice)
- Megumi Han as Akihiko 'Akki' Arai (voice)
- Tanuki Sugino as Yuujiro Kido (voice)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Ikko Sakamoto (voice)
- Tatsuki Ishikawa as Daisuke (voice)
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