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Season 1 Episode 2: Dumb and Smart

Mashiro and Takagi have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Takagi revealing he chose Mashiro for his unique perspective beyond academics. He believes Azuki has a similar quality, making her appealing to others.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Yume to genjitsu

1. Yume to genjitsu

Aired: Oct 2, 2010

Mashiro, an average student with a talent for drawing, is inspired to pursue ...

Episode 2 Dumb and Smart

2. Dumb and Smart

Aired: Oct 9, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Takagi revealing ...

Episode 3 Parent and Child

3. Parent and Child

Aired: Oct 16, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi explore Mashiro's uncle's apartment, discovering manuscrip...

Episode 4 Time and Key

4. Time and Key

Aired: Oct 23, 2010

Mashiro critiques Takagi's drawings, pointing out mistakes and sharing his ex...

Episode 5 Summer and Name

5. Summer and Name

Aired: Oct 30, 2010

Mashiro and Azuki's unspoken connection is revealed as they simultaneously tu...

Episode 6 Carrot and Stick

6. Carrot and Stick

Aired: Nov 6, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi meet with editor Akira Hattori, who recognizes their poten...

Episode 7 Tears and Tears

7. Tears and Tears

Aired: Nov 13, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi work on new submissions, while Mashiro secretly writes to ...

Episode 10 10 and 2

10. 10 and 2

Aired: Dec 4, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi meet with Hattori, who shares feedback from manga artists ...

Episode 11 Chocolate and NEXT!

11. Chocolate and NEXT!

Aired: Dec 11, 2010

Mashiro and Takagi balance working on their manga, Money and Intelligence, wi...

Episode 12 Feast and Graduation

12. Feast and Graduation

Aired: Dec 18, 2010

The next episode will focus on Hattori, Takagi, and Mashiro's discussion abou...

Episode 14 Battles and Copying

14. Battles and Copying

Aired: Jan 8, 2011

Mashiro decides to focus on mainstream battle manga, honing his skills by dra...

Episode 15 Debut and Impatience

15. Debut and Impatience

Aired: Jan 15, 2011

Hattori critiques Mashiro and Takagi's storyboard, stressing the importance o...

Episode 16 Wall and Kiss

16. Wall and Kiss

Aired: Jan 22, 2011

Mashiro and Takagi collaborate on a story concept with Hattori's input, featu...

Episode 17 Conceit and Kindness

17. Conceit and Kindness

Aired: Jan 29, 2011

Mashiro begins his new role as an assistant to Nizuma, joining fellow assista...

Episode 18 Jealousy and Love

18. Jealousy and Love

Aired: Feb 5, 2011

Next episode of the manga series, Mashiro's passion for drawing is reignited ...

Episode 19 Two and One

19. Two and One

Aired: Feb 12, 2011

Summer comes to a close without Mashiro hearing back from Takagi, but Takagi ...

Episode 21 Literature and Music

21. Literature and Music

Aired: Feb 26, 2011

Mashiro and Takagi are submitting a story every two weeks, with Mashiro sacri...

Episode 23 Tuesday and Friday

23. Tuesday and Friday

Aired: Mar 19, 2011

The aspiring manga creators are at it again, this time rewriting their own wo...

Episode 24 Call and Eve

24. Call and Eve

Aired: Mar 26, 2011

The Golden Future Cup's outcome is revealed, with Mashiro and Takagi, Fukuda,...

Episode 25 Ari to nashi

25. Ari to nashi

Aired: Apr 2, 2011

Detective Trap and Otter 11, a manga by newcomer Kazuya Hiramaru, are chosen ...

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Info about Bakuman.

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: NHK Educational TV

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Animation, Romance