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Barakamon: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Barakamon (2008): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Barakamon (2008) is a comedy, slice of life manga by Yoshino, Satsuki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.44/10 from 13,387 ratings.

What is Barakamon about?

Seishuu Handa is considered a prodigy in the calligraphy world. However, he is extremely narcissistic about his work, and when a senior curator dismisses his award-winning piece as conventional and bland, he loses his cool, leading to potentially career-ending repercussions.

Key details

Barakamon spans 150 chapters across 20 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Feb 22, 2008 to Jul 12, 2023.

Where to read Barakamon

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Barakamon about?

Seishuu Handa is considered a prodigy in the calligraphy world. However, he is extremely narcissistic about his work, and when a senior curator dismisses his award-winning piece as conventional and bland, he loses his cool, leading to potentially car

Is Barakamon finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Barakamon?

Barakamon is rated 8.44/10 on MyAnimeList.

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