Barakamon (Original Japanese Version)

2014

4.4

5 reviews

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (12)

1 Barakakodon (Spirited Child)

7/5/14

Season-only

After an embarrassing public incident, a calligrapher sets off for an island in the country. There, he meets a young girl who introduces him to a world he has never seen before.

2 Yakamashika (Noisy)

7/12/14

Season-only

Handa just wants to work on his calligraphy, but the carefree residents of the island have other ideas — which ends up putting him in the hospital!

3 Hitonmochi (Rice cakes thrown in celebrations)

7/19/14

Season-only

Handa submits his latest piece of calligraphy to an exhibition, only to be awarded a "disappointing" second place. Meanwhile, daily life on the island continues.

4 Shiman Ontsuandon (Men of the island)

7/26/14

Season-only

Miwa’s father strong-arms Handa into writing the name on his ship; in the process, Handa gains a new perspective on his approach to calligraphy.

5 Unnioegi (Going to the sea to swim)

8/2/14

Season-only

With the next exhibition closing in, Handa is asked to take the kids swimming, where he finds out that there's more to life than just calligraphy.

6 Yosonmon (The guys from Tokyo)

8/9/14

Season-only

An unexpected guest named Kanzaki arrives to throw Handa for a loop; Handa’s response is informed by his time with the people of the island.

7 Hisanio (An expensive fish)

8/16/14

Season-only

Handa’s guests spend their last day on the island going fishing. Handa learns that he can inspire others just as he has been inspired.

8 Onde (Buddhist chanting and dancing)

8/23/14

Season-only

Handa experiences summer on the island, and sees a different side of Naru when he joins her in paying a visit to her family grave.

9 Okega Makucchishita (Was almost seriously injured)

9/6/14

Season-only

With the Narukain exhibit closing in, Handa is starting to feel the pressure again. He gains the inspiration to write his work, but…

10 Dacchi Ikode (Let's go together)

9/13/14

Season-only

After completing his submission, Handa turns his attention to the island and its residents; Naru gets a surprise when she goes to pay Handa a visit.

11 I'm in Tokyo (Yoseo)

9/20/14

Season-only

Handa is back in Tokyo for an important meeting. When he really starts feeling the pressure, he finds comfort in an unexpected phone call.

12 Happy Yer Home

9/27/14

Season-only

With a few more loose ends to tend to, Handa is ready to go back to the island. Smiling faces and open arms await Handa's return.

About this show

Seishu exiles himself to a small island to recapture his passion for calligraphy after an unpleasant encounter with a critic. While this island hideaway appears to be a tranquil paradise, there are many surprises in store for the young artist.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

5 reviews

Allison West

March 27, 2021

It was so cute and wholsome. 10/10 would recommend. I have not seen another anime, or manga to date that has matched this level of goodness. It definitely was not a waste of my time.

Shorlexama

January 11, 2019

I felt ease relaxed comfort and family in this anime but it was also heart warming.