Barakamon
ばらかもん
“Exiled to the Goto Islands after losing his cool over an "unoriginal" critique, a narcissistic calligrapher faces nosy, house-invading neighbors.”
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Exiled to the Goto Islands after losing his cool over an "unoriginal" critique, a narcissistic calligrapher faces nosy, house-invading neighbors.
Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also in order to aid him in self-reflection, Seishuu's father exiles him to the Goto Islands, far from the comfortable Tokyo lifestyle the temperamental artist is used to. Now thrown into a rural setting, Seishuu must attempt to find new inspiration and develop his own unique art style—that is, if boisterous children (headed by the frisky Naru Kotoishi), fujoshi middle schoolers, and energetic old men stop barging into his house! The newest addition to the intimate and quirky Goto community only wants to get some work done, but the islands are far from the peaceful countryside he signed up for. Thanks to his wacky neighbors who are entirely incapable of minding their own business, the arrogant calligrapher learns so much more than he ever hoped to.
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- 9/10 “Barakamon is a sensational experience that proves a simple plot can be truly spectacular, fueled by its fun, different, and contagious energy. There are no notable flaws to report, making this an...”
- 9/10 “This anime is a perfect, calming experience that excels in its beautiful presentation of nature, engaging calligraphy facts, and consistently hilarious character interactions. My only grievance is...”
- 9/10 “This is my favorite slice-of-life experience, featuring a lovable cast, crisp animation, and a perfect balance between story and comedy that consistently delivers laughs. There are no flaws to be...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-8743
- Format
- 12 × 22′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 24m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 2014 – Sep 2014
- Summer 2014
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
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- BS-8743
- catalog