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Animated comedy

Barakamon (2014): Cast

Barakamon (2014) movie poster

Barakamon is a 2014 animated comedy directed by Kazuhisa Ono and Masaki Tachibana, starring Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice) and Suzuko Hara. It is based on Barakamon, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley. It runs 4 hours 36 minutes.

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Barakamon (2014) movie poster
Runtime
4h 36m (276 min)
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Barakamon About?

The premise of Barakamon without spoilers, adapted from Barakamon, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley.

After punching a famous curator who dismissed his calligraphy as “textbook and lifeless,” Seishuu Handa is exiled to Gotō Island to recover his confidence and seek fresh inspiration. Accustomed to city life, he must adjust to the island’s slower rhythm, living among eccentric locals who challenge his habits and gradually guide him toward a more personal, heartfelt style of writing.

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Cast & crew

Barakamon Cast & Characters

Daisuke Ono leads the cast as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice), with Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice). Directed by Kazuhisa Ono and Masaki Tachibana.

From the directors

More from Kazuhisa Ono and Masaki Tachibana

More films directed by Kazuhisa Ono and Masaki Tachibana: Blue Thermal, Princess Principal Crown Handler: Chapter 2, Princess Principal Crown Handler: Chapter 1 and Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: The Movie.

Details

Barakamon Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “바라카몬” and “Баракамон”.

Also known as
  • 바라카몬
  • Баракамон
  • 元气囝仔
  • Дзиґа
  • 元氣囝仔
  • บารากะมอน เกาะมีฮา คนมีเฮ

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FAQ

Barakamon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is Barakamon?

Barakamon runs 4 hours 36 minutes (276 minutes).

Who directed Barakamon?

Barakamon was directed by Kazuhisa Ono and Masaki Tachibana.

More films by Kazuhisa Ono

Who is in the cast of Barakamon?

Barakamon stars Daisuke Ono as Sei 'Seishu' Handa (voice) and Suzuko Hara as Naru Kotoishi (voice).

Is Barakamon based on a book?

Yes. Barakamon is adapted from Barakamon, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley.

Does Barakamon have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Barakamon in?

The original language of Barakamon is Japanese.

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