Barakamon (2014)

Animation · Comedy · Drama

After punching a famous curator in the face for criticizing his work as "textbook and lifeless," Handa Seishuu is sent to Gotō Island to calm his nerves and find new inspiration for his calligraphy. Growing up in the city all his life, though, Handa must adapt to country life while meeting an assortment of quirky people during his tenure.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (5,401 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

8.02 avg 12 episodes 7.8 → 8.5 24 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Barakakodon/Genkina kodomo	7.8	168
2	Yakamashika/Urusai	7.5	147
3	Hitonmochi/Oiwai de nagerareru mochi	7.9	141
4	Shiman ontsandon/Shima no oyajitachi	7.6	140
5	Un ni oegii/Umi ni oyogi ni iku	7.8	134
6	Yosonmon/Tôkyô kara kita Yatsura	7.9	134
7	Hisan-iwo/Kôkyûna sakana	7.9	131
8	Onde/Nenbutsu odori	8.5	144
9	Okega makucchishita/Ôkega shisouni natta	8.0	129
10	Dacchi ikode/Minna de ikô	8.0	125
11	Tôkyô ni imasu/Yoseo	8.8	138
12	Kaette Kite Urishika	8.5	143