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S1 E21 Literature and Music

Anime

TV-14

24 minutes

Feb 25, 2011

Mashiro and Takagi learn who their rivals are going to be in the Gold Future Cup. The boys are going up against talented individuals.Featuring: Atsushi Abe, Satoshi Hino, Saori Hayami, Sayuri Yahagi, Kentaro Tone, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Dan Green, Ayako Kawasumi, Yuto Kazama, Hyde

Season 1, 25 Episodes

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Dreams and Reality

Dreams and Reality,

Mashiro is whiling away his days without thought for the future when he is approached by Takagi. Takagi's request? "Team up with me and create manga!"

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Dumb and Smart

Dumb and Smart,

In order to marry Azuki, Mashiro decides to become a manga artist. But he has to convince his family despite his uncle's death from overwork.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Parent and Child

Parent and Child,

Mashiro takes Takagi to Uncle's old studio. They find Uncle's love letters but are in for a shock who the woman on the other end was.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Time and Key

Mashiro becomes obsessed with mastering the G-pen, blowing off studying for exams. Takagi is worried, but begins his own research in creating manga.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Summer and Storyboard

Summer and Storyboard,

Mashiro and Takagi decide to finish up their manga over summer vacation. Takagi tries to explain to Miyoshi why he was asking about Azuki.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Carrot and Stick

Carrot and Stick,

Their first submission is ready; the boys bring it to a publisher and meet one of the editors. His feedback has the boys between ecstasy and misery.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Tears and Tears

Tears and Tears,

Mashiro now sits next to Azuki, but he asks a question that makes her cry. Azuki gives Mashiro her text address, leaving Moritaka confused.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Fear and Hope

Mashiro and Takagi begin work on a new manga. One of their classmates finds out about the project and begins critiquing Mashiro's art.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Regret and Satisfaction

Regret and Satisfaction,

Though Takagi has been suspended, he's using the time on his storyboards. Mashiro drops by his partner's house, he finds a delicate situation.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - 10 and 2

Mashiro and Takagi go to discuss "One Hundred Millionth" with Mr. Hattori and get advice on their next project.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Chocolate and NEXT

Chocolate and NEXT,

While working on their submission, Mashiro and Takagi must make it through high school entrance exams. An IA gift from Azuki arrives for Mashiro.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Feast and Graduation

Feast and Graduation,

The boys need to redouble their efforts to repay Hattori for his belief in them. Mashiro finds out that Azuki will be moving away.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Early Results and Final Report

Early Results and Final Report,

After working to complete their final draft, Mashiro sends his first text to Azuki. NEXT! goes on sale containing their first published work.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Battle and Copy

Battle and Copy,

Mashiro and Takagi begin storyboarding a mainstream manga. Eiji is causing trouble for his editor and is brought into the editorial department.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Debut and Impatience

Debut and Impatience,

While the boys work on their manga, Azuki hears about a casting call for a show, though she worries about the requirement for being a strong singer.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Wall and Kiss

Azuki passes her audition for Saint Visual Girls' High School. The boys' "Angel Days" doesn't make the cut for the Gold Future Cup.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Conceit and Kindness

Conceit and Kindness,

Mashiro takes a job as an assistant and meets other artists. With CROW falling in the surveys, the group discusses how chapter five might be fixed.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Jealousy and Love

Jealousy and Love,

Mashiro quits his job as Eiji's assistant. Takagi has been helping Miyoshi with her novels, but is still struggling to come up with a storyboard.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Two and One

When Takagi isn't able to create a storyboard, Mashiro faces a big decision. Hattori comes up with a plan to make things right.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Cooperation and Conditions

Cooperation and Conditions,

With Mashiro and Takagi as a team again, they decide to complete the storyboards for a new series. Azuki makes her musical debut.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Literature and Music

Literature and Music,

Mashiro and Takagi learn who their rivals are going to be in the Gold Future Cup. The boys are going up against talented individuals.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Coalition and Disagreement

Coalition and Disagreement,

When Koji Makaino is revealed to be popular musician KOOGY, Fukuda, Mashiro, Takagi and Nakai barge into the editorial office to complain about the singer's tactics.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Tuesday and Friday

Tuesday and Friday,

After trading opinions at Eiji's studio, everyone furiously polishes up their submissions for the Gold Future Cup. The manga then starts being published, and the contest finally begins!

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Phone Call and Night Before

Phone Call and Night Before,

After a fierce battle, the winners of the Gold Future Cup have been determined. After a phone call from Azuki creates an awkward situation, the boys begin work on a storyboard for the serialization committee.

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled) - Yay and Nay

The serialization committee meeting begins and, with a number of competitive manga to choose from, goes on longer than normal. Mashiro, Takagi and the other artists await their fate, unable to hide their jealousy and anxiety.

Details

Bakuman (Japanese Original, English Subtitled)

Anime

TV-14

3 Seasons

24 minutes

Students Mashiro and Takagi aspire to become professional manga artists. The pair learn what it takes to make it in the manga industry.

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