"Bakuman" was created by the same duo who brought us the masterpiece known as "Death Note" (Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata) so fans can expect yet another gripping story, but this time with a few more laughs and all-around happy vibes in the mix. It follows the lives of two young boys, Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, as they start their journey to become the best manga artists Japan (if not the world) has ever seen.
My summary might not do the show any justice, but it's only due to my fear of revealing any spoilers.
Art: (9/10)
The art is amazing and so realistic. Only a slight difference when used for comedic effect (slapstick/ gag) but it's so well executed I doubt anyone would complain.
Sound: (9/10)
I loved all the songs used in the show, except the first OP (way too cheesy in my opinion).
Characters and Story: (10/10)
I fell in love with all the characters as none of them were annoying or boring. Though our leading men stole the show, it just wouldn't be as successful without the supporting cast. The respect and love the characters have for one another really is something to admire, especially how Mashiro and Takagi's "rivals" motivate the two to give each project they start their all.
The intensity I felt when watching these 75 episodes made me forget that I was watching an animated show and not some live action drama!
I highly recommend this show to any fan of the slice of life genre. No, scratch that. I recommend this show to EVERY anime fan out there. If you're looking for a great story with likeable characters, you can't go wrong with this one.
