Name: Barakamon
Released: 2014-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Daisuke Ono, Megumi Han, Yuki Kaji

TV Show · Anime · Comedy

Seishu exiles himself to a small island to recapture his passion for calligraphy after an unpleasant encounter with a critic. While this island hideaway appears to be a tranquil paradise, there are many surprises in store for the young artist.

2014 · 22m

Starring Daisuke Ono, Megumi Han, Yuki Kaji

Director Misato Tachibana, Masaki Tachibana

EPISODE 1

Barakakodon

After an embarrassing public incident, a calligrapher sets off for an island in the country. There, he meets a young girl who introduces him to a world he has never seen before.
EPISODE 2

Yakamashika

Handa just wants to work on his calligraphy, but the carefree residents of the island have other ideas — which ends up putting him in the hospital!
EPISODE 5

Unnioegi

With the next exhibition closing in, Handa is asked to take the kids swimming, where he finds out that there's more to life than just calligraphy.
EPISODE 6

Yosonmon

An unexpected guest named Kanzaki arrives to throw Handa for a loop; Handa’s response is informed by his time with the people of the island.
EPISODE 7

Hisanio

Handa’s guests spend their last day on the island going fishing. Handa learns that he can inspire others just as he has been inspired.
EPISODE 11

I'm in Tokyo

Handa is back in Tokyo for an important meeting. When he really starts feeling the pressure, he finds comfort in an unexpected phone call.