Anime: Barakamon
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* Based on the manga series by Yoshino Satsuki by the same name.
Calligrapher Handa Seishuu moves to the remote Gotou Islands off the western coast of Kyushu, interacting with various people from the island.
Note: The first two episodes were shown at an advance screening event on June 29 that was held in Tokyo and the Goto Islands, where the story takes place. The regular broadcast started on 6th of July.
Calligrapher Handa Seishuu moves to the remote Gotou Islands off the western coast of Kyushu, interacting with various people from the island.
Note: The first two episodes were shown at an advance screening event on June 29 that was held in Tokyo and the Goto Islands, where the story takes place. The regular broadcast started on 6th of July.
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approx. 5h
Completed
5737 (66.7%)
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462 (5.4%)
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2320 (27.0%)
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84 (1.0%)
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recommended by 27 users - 8 recommended - 19 must see
must see
by Samurrosan on 2021-01-10 09:58
I never knew I could like anime likes this. But I loved it.
recommended
by Conundrums on 2020-06-10 21:52
Barakamon is an inspired take on the city dweller as a fish-out-of-water in a rural area. Here, a calligrapher from the urban mainland travels to a very rural island to focus on his art after a disastrous public meltdown. This series will click best with you if you empathize with the frustrations that can come with being a serious artist. The characters are nicely balanced. The mainlanders and the islanders each have their own quirks, but are all sincerely portrayed. The comedy is light and natural, and I found the jokes to funny and delivered with excellent timing. As the series nears its end the tone becomes slightly more serious, but in a way that is appropriate and rewarding for the main character's journey.
recommended
by Esjee on 2020-04-05 03:12
Not the most polished inspirational slice of life out there, but an enjoyable watch nonetheless. Escaping the city life to a simpler rural lifestyle is a common theme, especially in anime, and that's because it resonates so well. The story here feels pretty typical because it adopts all the common themes, and some of the realism is left out by adopting some common character stereotypes. Most of the characters are fun and the comedy is refreshing, but this show isn't a benchmark for the genre. Fans will love it, but those just curious about the genre may want to find some of the bigger/better shows to sink their teeth into first.
recommended
by kledder on 2019-04-26 23:03
I can appreciate the "daily life" genre, but this one didn't really do it for me. The story/dialogue was just to dull and the comedy didn't really cut it either. At the end I didn't feel much had happened and it felt a bit cheesy at times, although this series does have its moments. Not the best of the "daily life" genre I've seen but not too bad. For fans only. [5/10].
must see
by ymasumac on 2018-05-25 10:12
INSPIRING!
Enjoyable for everyone, from children to jaded adults, Barakamon seamlessly interweaves a TON of themes. The ease of watching belies the difficulty of what Barakamon accomplishes.
Most series express serious themes through extensive narration or overt reliance on characters' voiced thoughts. Barakamon resolves a gamut of issues using a combination of expressive animation and thought commentary.
The drawing and animation is among the best I have seen. The childrens' actions--particularly Naru's--make you FEEL the moment, make you BECOME the protagonist. The creators paid enormous attention to detail and kept their egos in check, permitting nothing to disturb the viewing experience.
THE finest anime I have seen about artistic creation or, rather, living. Pure genius, in every sense of the word.
Enjoyable for everyone, from children to jaded adults, Barakamon seamlessly interweaves a TON of themes. The ease of watching belies the difficulty of what Barakamon accomplishes.
Most series express serious themes through extensive narration or overt reliance on characters' voiced thoughts. Barakamon resolves a gamut of issues using a combination of expressive animation and thought commentary.
The drawing and animation is among the best I have seen. The childrens' actions--particularly Naru's--make you FEEL the moment, make you BECOME the protagonist. The creators paid enormous attention to detail and kept their egos in check, permitting nothing to disturb the viewing experience.
THE finest anime I have seen about artistic creation or, rather, living. Pure genius, in every sense of the word.
must see
by ironsoul on 2017-01-25 19:54
Ļoti jauka anime. Labi pavadīts laiks. Good anime, time spent well.
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main character
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S1-S10, S12-S13
23, male, , allergyAllergies are a hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity. Typically the allergies manifest themselves at critical plot junctures either to weaken a character, give away their secret location, enhance a character`s moe attributes, or keep characters at a distance. Common allergies are to cats, or the physical environment which the main character is confined to.
Anti-allergy medications do not exist in these situations and are never used., asocialThis character, for whatever reason, avoids social interaction. They`re not necessarily shy - they simply prefer solitude to the company of others., black hairThe character has black hair., calligraphistCalligraphist is someone who is skilled in visual art related to writing called calligraphy. Calligraphy is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument or brush in one stroke., lethal chefThe character is hopelessly terrible at cooking, and any attempts he or she makes at making even the simplest dishes are spectacular failures., passionatePassionate or sometimes hot-blooded describes people having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling. They give their all in absolutely everything they do, regardless of the task. Using the power of hard work and guts as well as their determination, they throw themselves headfirst into the worst situations imaginable and come out on top through sheer force of will, and often have a strong tendency to go beyond the impossible., stubbornIs a description of someone who has difficulty changing opinions. The word can also be used to describe objects that are difficult to move or change, timid -- TO BE SPLIT AND DELETEDThis tag is set to be split. Please add the shy and/or cowardly tags, as applicable, to the relevant characters, and then remove this one from them and/or the anime they`re related to, and please make sure you`re also adding both tags if both apply to the characters in question. Thank you.
voiced by:
Ono Daisuke
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S2-S4, S6-S7, S9, S11-S13
6-7, female, , braveThis character shows little or no fear in face of danger, perhaps even jumping onto the danger when he or she believes the time comes., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., childA child is any person 3 to 12 years old. In everyday usage, babies (younger than 3 years old) are also children, but they are tagged separately; they should not be tagged child as well. Once a person becomes 13, they are an adolescent instead., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., Kyushu dialectno description set, pettankoPettanko refers to a female character that places a great deal of importance on the fact that she is flat chested. It does not refer to characters that merely happen to be flat chested, but do not make any importance of this fact. The character may be extremely proud of the fact that she is flat chested, or extremely embarrassed of the fact., tomboyA girl who acts and dresses like a boy and enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys.
voiced by:
Hara Suzuko
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 4, 8-12
male, , black hairThe character has black hair., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., playing video gamesVideo games are electronic games played on a video screen, normally a television or a built-in screen when played on a handheld machine., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Han Megumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-6, 8-12, S3, S5, S8, S11-S13
14, female, , adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., black hairThe character has black hair., doujin artistDoujin (同人) is a general Japanese term for a group of people or friends who share an interest, activity, hobbies, or achievement. The word is sometimes translated into English as clique, coterie, society, or circle (e.g., a "sewing circle").
In Japan the term is used to refer to amateur self-published works, including but not limited to manga, novels, fan guides, art collections, music and video games. Some professional artists participate as a way to publish material outside the regular publishing industry.
Anime/manga publications are also commonly referred to as doujinshi., fujoshiFujoshi is a Japanese term highly associated with recent "Yaoi Fandom demographics", meaning literally, "Rotten Girl".
"Yaoi Fangirl" is a common English term that developed from the concept of "Fujoshi"., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., hair bangsHair bangs are a shaped cutting of the front part of the hair so it lies over the forehead. Bangs are usually cut fairly straight - at or above the eyebrows, but can also be curled, ragged/ruffled, spiked up with hair gel, mousse or wax, swept aside, or cut longer to fall over the eyes., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point.
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Ookubo Rumi
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appears in ep: 5-7, 11-12, S7, S11
18, male, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., calligraphistCalligraphist is someone who is skilled in visual art related to writing called calligraphy. Calligraphy is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument or brush in one stroke., moleA mole, also called beauty mark, beauty spot, beauty patch, and sometimes birthmark, is a type of visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa that may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. Such marks are sometimes considered an attractive feature, hence the beauty-related names, and they are medically known as nevus (plural: nevi), from naevus, Latin for "birthmark". They are not to be confused with the animals commonly called moles., politeWell-mannered and civilised. Also used for characters whose normal form of speech frequently uses keigo (honourific speech), which is very polite and formal Japanese., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Kaji Yuuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 3-7, 10-12, S7, S11
male, , art directorno description set, glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., tattooA tattoo is a permanent mark made by putting ink into the skin. Tattoos may be made on human or animal skin. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, but tattoos on animals are most often used for identification. People sometimes get tattoos to show that they belong to a gang or culture group.--simple.wikipedia, yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
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Suwabe Jun`ichi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2-3, 5-12, S8
male, , short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Uchiyama Kouki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 5, 7-10
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
7, female, , crybabySomeone whose feelings are very easily hurt, often by trivial matters., hair clipA small metal or plastic clip used to keep the hair in a certain style, or sometimes just for style., loliLoli is a short form of the word Lolita, describing sexually precocious young girls. The related fetish for this is called Lolicon (Lolita Complex)., shyA shy person is disinclined to take part in social interactions, especially those involving people they`re unfamiliar with.
voiced by:
Endou Rina
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 3-5, 8-12
male, , crew cutHairdo buzzed/clipped/trimmed close to the scalp., energeticAn energetic character, often also called a genki character, shows great, often excessive levels of activity or vitality, and seems to always be doing everything extra fast. Genki characters are often slightly, or sometimes very, eccentric, and are filled with confidence and determination, regardless of whether they are competent or not; in fact, they often have little to no actual competence at whatever they generally do., scarsA scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars are result of the biological process of wound repair in the skin and scarring is a natural part of the healing process., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor.
voiced by:
Kimura Seiya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 3-6, 10
male, beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., brown hairThe character has brown hair., cigaretteAn addictive small roll with tobacco inside, is lit and its smoke inhaled., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., vice principalno description set
voiced by:
Tachiki Fumihiko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S5, S8, S11-S13
female, , brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., cheerfulThis character is conducive to cheer; likely to dispel gloom or worry., Kyushu dialectno description set, short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor., tomboyA girl who acts and dresses like a boy and enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys.
voiced by:
Furuki Nozomi
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Explanation by Cheondis on Sunday, 16.10.2016 17:35
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