Japan Synopsis
ばらかもん
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.
The 2013–2015 Japan Window
546 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Barakamon sits at position #69.
Other Titles From Nippon Television Network Corporation
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Barakamon premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #560 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (88th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #470 of 2,532 (top 19%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Television Network Corporation, Kinema Citrus, VAP |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 12 |
| Release Date | July 5, 2014 |
| Official Site | www.vap.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Barakamon end?
Barakamon finished its run with its final episode airing on September 27, 2014.
Where did Barakamon air?
Barakamon aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.