Original
10/02/2010 - 04/02/2011 Finished
Bakuman. (バクマン。)
As a child, Moritaka Mashiro dreamt of becoming a mangaka, just like his childhood hero and uncle, Tarou Kawaguchi, creator of a popular gag manga. But when tragedy strikes, he gives up on his dream and spends his middle school days studying, aiming to become a salaryman instead. One day, his classmate Akito Takagi, the school's top student and aspiring writer, notices the detailed drawings in Moritaka's notebook. Seeing the vast potential of his artistic talent, Akito approaches Moritaka, proposing that they become mangaka together. After much convincing, Moritaka realizes that if he is able to create a popular manga series, he may be able to get the girl he has a crush on, Miho Azuki, to take part in the anime adaptation as a voice actor. Thus the pair begins creating manga under the pen name Muto Ashirogi, hoping to become the greatest mangaka in Japan, the likes of which no one has ever seen.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Bakuman. have? Well, currently Bakuman. has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
Secuela
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Bakuman. doesn't have a single filler episode: all 25 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 25 episodes of Bakuman. aired in 2010–2011 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Bakuman. is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 25 without detours. If you came looking for which Bakuman. episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams and Reality10/02/2010 | 10/02/2010 | Canon |
| 2 | Dumb and Smart10/09/2010 | 10/09/2010 | Canon |
| 3 | Parent and Child10/16/2010 | 10/16/2010 | Canon |
| 4 | Time and Key10/23/2010 | 10/23/2010 | Canon |
| 5 | Summer and Storyboard10/30/2010 | 10/30/2010 | Canon |
| 6 | Carrot and Stick11/06/2010 | 11/06/2010 | Canon |
| 7 | Tears and Tears11/13/2010 | 11/13/2010 | Canon |
| 8 | Anxiety and Expectation11/20/2010 | 11/20/2010 | Canon |
| 9 | Regret and Satisfaction11/27/2010 | 11/27/2010 | Canon |
| 10 | 10 and 212/04/2010 | 12/04/2010 | Canon |
| 11 | Chocolate and NEXT!12/11/2010 | 12/11/2010 | Canon |
| 12 | Feast and Graduation12/18/2010 | 12/18/2010 | Canon |
| 13 | Early Results and Final Report12/25/2010 | 12/25/2010 | Canon |
| 14 | Battles and Copying01/08/2011 | 01/08/2011 | Canon |
| 15 | Debut and Impatience01/15/2011 | 01/15/2011 | Canon |
| 16 | Wall and Kiss01/22/2011 | 01/22/2011 | Canon |
| 17 | Conceit and Kindness01/29/2011 | 01/29/2011 | Canon |
| 18 | Jealousy and Love02/05/2011 | 02/05/2011 | Canon |
| 19 | Two and One02/12/2011 | 02/12/2011 | Canon |
| 20 | Cooperation and Conditions02/19/2011 | 02/19/2011 | Canon |
| 21 | Literature and Music02/26/2011 | 02/26/2011 | Canon |
| 22 | Coalition and Disagreement03/05/2011 | 03/05/2011 | Canon |
| 23 | Tuesday and Friday03/19/2011 | 03/19/2011 | Canon |
| 24 | Phone Call and Night Before03/26/2011 | 03/26/2011 | Canon |
| 25 | Yay and Nay04/02/2011 | 04/02/2011 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Bakuman. have?
Bakuman. has a total of 3 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Bakuman. have?
In total, Bakuman. has 25 episodes distributed across its 3 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Bakuman.?
It is recommended to watch Bakuman. in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Bakuman. online?
Bakuman. is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Bakuman. a complete anime?
Yes, Bakuman. is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Bakuman. have?
No, Bakuman. does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
Where can I see Bakuman.'s score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Bakuman. directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.