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Bakuman (2015): Cast & Plot

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Bakuman is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Hitoshi One, starring Takeru Satoh as Moritaka Mashiro, Tanaka Koki and Ryunosuke Kamiki. It is partly based on Bakuman Complete Box Set by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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Bakuman (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Hitoshi One
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
Based on
Bakuman Complete Box Set by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
After the credits
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The story

What Is Bakuman About?

The premise of Bakuman without spoilers, adapted from Bakuman Complete Box Set by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Moritaka Mashiro initially plans a conventional future, but his life takes an unexpected turn when he falls for a girl with ambitious dreams. To fulfill their aspirations and eventually marry, Moritaka joins forces with classmate Akito Takagi. Together, they embark on a challenging journey to become a successful manga creation team, facing intense competition and the pressures of the demanding industry while striving for their dreams.

Bakuman Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • live action remake of anime
  • manga
  • japan
  • tokyo japan
  • based on manga
  • comics
  • mangaka
  • japanese drama
  • live action adaptation
  • live action manga adaptation
  • manga artist
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Cast & crew

Bakuman Cast & Characters

Takeru Satoh leads the cast as Moritaka Mashiro, with Tanaka Koki as Moritaka Mashiro [Young] and Ryunosuke Kamiki as Akito Takagi. Directed by Hitoshi One; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hitoshi One

More films directed by Hitoshi One: New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~, Sunny: Our Hearts Beat Together, Tornado Girl and Vortex of Love.

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Plot

Bakuman Plot Summary

What happens in Bakuman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

High school students Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, one an aspiring artist and the other a budding writer, embark on an exciting journey to collaborate and create a captivating manga series. Moritaka, fueled by his desire to impress his crush, Miho Azuki—played by Nana Komatsu—makes a heartfelt promise to her. He vows that she will voice a character in the anime adaptation of his manga and that they will marry once he has made it big in the industry.

Full summary

The whole story of Bakuman, scene by scene

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Videos

Bakuman Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bakuman.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bakuman?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays Miho Azuki, Mashiro's crush, in the film?
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Bakuman Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Bakuman.” and “바쿠만”.

Also known as
  • Bakuman.
  • 바쿠만
  • 食梦者
  • バクマン。
  • 爆漫王
  • 爆漫。
  • วัยซนคนการ์ตูน

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FAQ

Bakuman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Bakuman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bakuman?

Bakuman runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Bakuman released?

Bakuman was released on October 3, 2015.

Who directed Bakuman?

Bakuman was directed by Hitoshi One.

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Who is in the cast of Bakuman?

Bakuman stars Takeru Satoh as Moritaka Mashiro, Tanaka Koki as Moritaka Mashiro [Young] and Ryunosuke Kamiki as Akito Takagi, among 14 credited actors.

Is Bakuman based on a book?

Yes. Bakuman is partly adapted from Bakuman Complete Box Set by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

Does Bakuman have a post-credit scene?

No. Bakuman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bakuman in?

The original language of Bakuman is Japanese.

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