Bakuman

Associated Names: Baku-man
Status: COMPLETED
Direction: Right(→) to Left(←)
Author: OHBA Tsugumi (Story), OBATA Takeshi (Art)
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Release: 2008
Synopsis

It's not easy to become and live as a mangaka, as Mashiro Moritaka knows from his late uncle. At 9th grade, while trying to keep up with reality, school and then a normal job, he left his notebook with a sketch of Azuki Miho, a girl he likes. Takagi Akito, a first-rate student found it and tries to convince Mashiro to draw a manga with his story. Mashiro doesn't like the idea and declines. Takagi, however, sticks to his dream and found out that Azuki wants to be a voice actress and has already gotten a good reply from a production company. Takagi then brought Mashiro to her house and told her his dream... Mashiro then tells her that he will write a manga with Takagi and will ask Azuki to voice their anime. Out of confusion, Mashiro asks her if their dreams become reality, will she marry him? She says yes, only if their dreams become true, and not otherwise!! Now, the lives of wannabe mangakas begin!!! Nominated for the 3rd Manga Taisho Award (2010).

Title Timeline
Chapter 1 - Dreams and Reality 2009/07/29
Chapter 2 - The Fool and the Wiseman 2009/07/29
Chapter 3 - Pens and Names 2009/07/29
Chapter 4 - Parent and Child 2009/07/29
Chapter 5 - Time and the Key 2009/07/29
Chapter 6 - Best and Worst 2009/07/29
Chapter 7 - A Smile and a Blush 2009/07/29
Chapter 8 - The Carrot and the Stick 2009/07/29
Chapter 9 - Conditions and Moving to Tokyo 2009/07/29
Chapter 10 - Anxiety and Anticipation 2009/07/29
Chapter 11 - Regret and Understanding 2009/07/29
Chapter 12 - 10 and 2 2009/07/29
Chapter 13 - Chocolate and Akamaru 2009/07/29
Chapter 14 - Dinner and Graduation 2009/07/29
Chapter 15 - Send and Reply 2009/07/29
Chapter 16 - Early Results and the Real Deal 2009/07/29
Chapter 17 - Battles and Copying 2009/07/29
Chapter 18 - Friends and Rivals 2009/07/29
Chapter 19 - Debut and Impatience 2009/07/29
Chapter 20 - The Future and the Stairway 2009/07/29
Chapter 21 - A Wall and a Kiss 2009/07/29
Chapter 22 - Nuisance and Youth 2009/07/29
Chapter 23 - Conceit and Kindness 2009/07/29
Chapter 24 - Notebook and Characters 2009/07/29
Chapter 25 - Love and Jealousy 2009/07/29
Chapter 26 - Two and One 2009/07/29
Chapter 27 - The Schemer and the Deceit 2009/07/29
Chapter 28 - Cooperation and Conditions 2009/07/29
Chapter 29 - Literature and Music 2009/07/29
Chapter 30 - Union And Disagreement 2009/07/29
Chapter 31 - Tuesday and Friday 2009/07/29
Chapter 32 - Phonecall and the Night Before 2009/07/29
Chapter 33 - Yes and No 2009/07/29
Chapter 34 - The Chaser and the Chased 2009/07/29
Chapter 35 - Happiness and Sadness 2009/07/29
Chapter 36 - Silence and a Party 2009/07/29
Chapter 37 - Board Members and Birds 2009/07/29
Chapter 38 - The Window and the Snow 2009/07/29
Chapter 39 - Anthologies and Photo Books 2009/07/29
Chapter 40 - The Ocean and Up and Downs 2009/07/29
Chapter 41 - Fixes and Patience 2009/07/29
Chapter 42 - Laughter and Lines 2009/07/29
Chapter 43 - Humor and News 2009/07/29
Chapter 44 - Returning Favors and Turning Things Inside Out 2009/07/29
Chapter 45 - Sickness and Motivation 2009/07/29
Chapter 46 - Strong Eyes and Hard Work 2009/07/29
Chapter 47 - Contradictions and Reasons 2009/07/29
Chapter 48 - Life and Death and Repose 2009/08/01
Chapter 49 - Recall and Call 2009/08/07
Chapter 50 - Unreasonableness and Guts 2009/08/21
Chapter 51 - Resumption and Low Rank 2009/08/28
Chapter 52 - Impressions and Headlong Dashes 2009/09/04
Chapter 53 - 18 and 40 2009/09/11
Chapter 54 - Gag and Serious 2009/09/18
Chapter 55 - 3 Illustrations and 3 Stories 2009/09/26
Chapter 56 - Adults and Children 2009/10/02
Chapter 57 - Division and a Tie 2009/10/09
Chapter 58 - Single and Double Digits 2009/10/16
Chapter 59 - Experience and Data 2009/10/23
Chapter 60 - Men And Women 2009/10/31
Chapter 61 - Alliances and Classmates 2009/11/07
Chapter 62 - Novel and Letter 2009/11/14
Chapter 63 - Doubt and Trust 2009/11/20
Chapter 64 - Truth and Secrets 2009/11/28
Chapter 65 - Stubbornness and Meekness 2009/12/04
Chapter 66 - Monkeys and Marriage 2009/12/12
Chapter 67 - Panchira And The Savior 2009/12/18
Chapter 68 - Toilet and Bath 2009/12/27
Chapter 69 - Home and a Special Relationship 2010/01/15
Chapter 70 - The 3rd Time and 2nd Title 2010/01/22
Chapter 71 - Genius and Pride 2010/01/28
Chapter 72 - Complaints and a Roar 2010/02/06
Chapter 73 - Fate and Stars 2010/02/12
Chapter 74 - Classmates and Conflict 2010/02/19
Chapter 75 - A New Home and a New Series 2010/02/26
Chapter 76 - A Gag and a Message 2010/03/06
Chapter 77 - Love and Rejection 2010/03/12
Chapter 78 - To Quit or Not to Quit 2010/03/19
Chapter 79 - Selfishness And Advice 2010/03/25
Chapter 80 - Appearance and Greetings 2010/04/02
Chapter 81 - Adventure and Persuasion 2010/04/09
Chapter 82 - Hints and Best 2010/04/16
Chapter 83 - Spies and Next Time 2010/04/23
Chapter 84 - One Piece and Surprise 2010/05/08
Chapter 85 - The Perfect Crime and First Hurdle 2010/05/14
Chapter 86 - Win And Lose 2010/05/21
Chapter 87 - Cake and Formidable Enemies 2010/05/28
Chapter 88 - Presentation and Imagination 2010/06/04
Chapter 89 - Title and Character Design 2010/06/11
Chapter 90 - Art and Product 2010/06/18
Chapter 91 - Votes and Graphs 2010/06/25
Chapter 92 - Stubborness and Determination 2010/07/02
Chapter 93 - The Middle and the Best 2010/07/09
Chapter 94 - Tea and Chiaroscuro 2010/07/16
Chapter 95 - Every Night and Fusion 2010/07/23
Chapter 96 - 4th Place Votes And Arcs 2010/08/06
Chapter 97 - Last And Code 2010/08/20
Chapter 98 - Handshake And Adjustents 2010/08/28
Chapter 99 - Tears of Disappoinment And Tears of Joy 2010/09/03
Chapter 100 - Leeway And Pitfalls 2010/09/11
Chapter 101 - A Shocking Announcement 2010/09/18
Chapter 102 - Artist And Mangaka 2010/09/25
Chapter 103 - Futility And a Challange 2010/10/02
Chapter 104 - Step And Watch 2010/10/08
Chapter 105 - Defects And Outlines 2010/10/15
Chapter 106 - Match And Fest 2010/10/22
Chapter 107 - Suitable Things and Favourite Things 2010/10/30
Chapter 108 - Avid Readers And Love At First Sight 2010/11/05
Chapter 109 - Romeo And One Year Anniversary 2010/11/12
Chapter 110 - Together And Seperate 2010/11/19
Chapter 111 - Interference And Trust 2010/11/25
Chapter 112 - A Punch And A Single Stance 2010/12/04
Chapter 113 - Weak Points And Dedication 2010/12/10
Chapter 114 - Love's Path And Footbridge 2010/12/17
Chapter 115 - Commemorative Photoshoot And Classroom 2010/12/30
Chapter 116 - The Opposite 2011/01/14
Chapter 117 - Fan Letter And Blog 2011/01/22
Chapter 118 - Back And Front 2011/01/29
Chapter 119 - Overconfidence And Publicity 2011/02/05
Chapter 120 - The Internet And Faces 2011/02/12
Chapter 121 - Confidence And Resolve 2011/02/19
Chapter 122 2011/02/27
Chapter 123 - Pizza And Tea 2011/03/04
Chapter 124 - Examination And Provacation 2011/03/12
Chapter 125 2011/03/20
Chapter 126 2011/04/02
Chapter 127 - Hot Blood And Utter Defeat 2011/04/09
Chapter 128 - Portraits And Jeering 2011/04/17
Chapter 129 - Youth And Destiny 2011/04/23
Chapter 130 - Fever And Ashes 2011/05/06
Chapter 131 - Copycat And Subconscious 2011/05/16
Chapter 132 - Headstands And Reorganizing 2011/05/22
Chapter 133 - Encouragement And Feelings 2011/05/26
Chapter 134 - Running Solo And Slow Footedness 2011/06/02
Chapter 135 - Succession And Interference 2011/06/11
Chapter 136 - Extentions And Countermeasures 2011/06/17
Chapter 137 - Lead Color And Center Color 2011/06/24
Chapter 138 - Power And Idea 2011/07/01
Chapter 139 - Final Chaper And Comments 2011/07/08
Chapter 140 - Limits And The Phoenix 2011/07/14
Chapter 141 - Age And Achievements 2011/07/22
Chapter 142 - Newcomers And Veterans 2011/07/30
Chapter 143 - Money And Recycling 2011/08/07
Chapter 144 - Companies And The Desperate Plan For The Victory 2011/08/21
Chapter 145 - Offers And Suspension 2011/08/28
Chapter 146 - The Real Fight And Desires 2011/09/12
Chapter 147 - Disposables And Fighting Spirit 2011/09/16
Chapter 148 - One-Hit Battle And Stand-Alone Story 2011/09/25
Chapter 149 - Unique Flavor And Theme 2011/10/03
Chapter 150 - Selfishness And Favored 2011/10/09
Chapter 151 - Zombies And Demons 2011/10/16
Chapter 152 - Synergy Effect And A New Record 2011/10/23
Chapter 153 - The World And His Opponent 2011/10/30
Chapter 154 - Weekly And Monthly 2011/11/07
Chapter 155 - Studio And Notebook 2011/11/13
Chapter 156 - Smooth Sailing And Pandemonium 2011/11/20
Chapter 157 - Antagonists And Switching 2011/11/26
Chapter 158 - Drawn Out and in One Go 2011/12/05
Chapter 159 - Tempo And Ferris Wheel 2011/12/13
Chapter 160 - Doing Your Best And Nine Hundred Thousand 2011/12/20
Chapter 161 - Breather And Party 2011/12/28
Chapter 162 - Hot Spring And Two Nights 2012/01/14
Chapter 163 - Confirmation And Consent 2012/01/22
Chapter 164 - Decision and Delight 2012/01/29
Chapter 165 - Practicing And Charging Up 2012/02/06
Chapter 166 - Rumors And Articles 2012/02/14
Chapter 167 - Foolish Words And A Word 2012/02/20
Chapter 168 - Correction and Declaration 2012/02/25
Chapter 169 - Voices And Responses 2012/03/02
Chapter 170 - Publicity And Popularity 2012/03/10
Chapter 171 - Microphone And Script 2012/03/17
Chapter 172 - Miho And Naho 2012/03/23
Chapter 173 - Moment And Last Volume 2012/03/31
Chapter 174 - How It Should Be And How It Ends 2012/04/07
Chapter 175 - Release Date And The Might Before 2012/04/13
Chapter 176 - Dreams And Reality - END 2012/04/19