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Bakuman. 2

25 Episodes 24 min FALL 2011
FINISHED ★ 8.1

Synopsis

After the decision to serialize Moritaka and Akito has been made, they are introduced to Miura, their new manager. At first, the two thought it was a joke, but Hattori gives them a pep talk before leaving. While Miura doesn't seem like a bad person, he is given to rudeness and seems to be worried about the duo's future. In addition, the duo are given three assistants to work on their manuscript, and with the assistance of Ogawa, an experienced assistant, their work progresses well. At the start of the new year, Moritaka and Akito both attend Shonen Jack's New Year Party. There, they meet Hiramaru Kazuya, said to be a genius of a whole different level from Eiji.

Episodes

25 / 25 Episodes
1
Episode 1
Silence and Party
The story picks up directly where the Season 1 finale left, introducing Miura as Moritaka and Takagi's new editor and introduces Hiramaru at the New Year's Party
2
Episode 2
Yearbook and Photobook
Mashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot.
3
Episode 3
Window and Snow
Nakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki.
4
Episode 4
Pandering and Patience
As Trap's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider major changes.
5
Episode 5
Jokes and News
Trap begins to move in the rankings, but the competition is fierce. Overwork takes its toll on Mashiro.
6
Episode 6
Illness and Motivation
Mashiro is hospitalized, but refuses to stop drawing. Trap is put on hiatus.
7
Episode 7
Life and Death and Stationery
Trap is put on hiatus unless Muto Ashirogi's rivals boycott can stop it.
8
Episode 8
Recall and Call
The boycott is in full effect. Miura makes one last desperate plea to sway the chief into resuming Trap.
9
Episode 9
Restart and Low Rank
Trap resumes publication, but is cancelled due to low rankings.
10
Episode 10
Gag and Serious
The team must decide which genre to choose for their new manga. Miura urges them to draw a gag manga, but Mashiro and Takagi prefer something serious.
11
Episode 11
Manga and Youth
Both Muto Ashirogi's "Future Watch" and "Hitman 10" are well received by the editorial staff. The chief decides to run both as one-shots, before making a decision on serialization.
12
Episode 12
Experience and Data
Miura's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga, however Mashiro and Takagi are not so sure.
13
Episode 13
Alliance and Classmate
Takagi gets advice from Aoki, which leads to problems in his love life.
14
Episode 14
Distrust and Trust
The boy's new gag manga is published in NEXT, however both have serious problems in their love lives.
15
Episode 15
Monkey and Marriage
Azuki and Mashiro continue to fight with each other over trust. Takagi and Miyoshi both feel extremely guilty, and blame themselves for them fighting. Takagi finally decides to explain what happened to Miyoshi, considering Mashiro and Azuki are too stubborn to apologize to each other. After planning to meet at the zoo, Takagi is met by a crying Aoki, who hugs him, causing Miyoshi to run off. When Takagi finally reaches her, he proposes to her. After a talk with Aoki, they decide to get married after he gets serialized. They invite Azuki to tea, and Azuki forgives Mashiro, much to his confusion.
16
Episode 16
Prince and Savior
Aoki asks Nakai to draw the art for her new manga but he states he only will on the condition she will go out with him, angering her to the point she slaps him. Afterwards she continues her in search for someone to help her draw sufficient panty shots in order for her manga to have a more "shōnen" feel to it, but isn't able to find anyone suitable. After many events, Fukuda ends up offering his help, since his manga Kiyoshi Knight is doing so well due to his own well-drawn panty shots. Aoki is a hesistant to accept his help but under the circumstances she has little choice but to accept it in the end.
17
Episode 17
Relationship and Home
The team awaits the results of the serialization meeting. Nakai considers quitting manga and returning home. Hattori talks to Nizuma about doing the artwork for a new project.
18
Episode 18
Complaint and Declaration
The results of the serialization meetings are announced and everyone finds out Niizuma is the one who did the art on +Natural.
19
Episode 19
Fate and Star
In an effort to motivate them, Hattori snubs Ashirogi Muto at the Christmas party. +Natural is released to critical acclaim, but Tanto is holding steady.
20
Episode 20
Love and Denial
Feeling they will never beat Niizuma with their current manga, Ashirogi Muto consider quitting Tanto.
21
Episode 21
Selfishness and Advice
The team begin on their new anime, a reworking of "Money and Intelligence." When the serialization committee rejects it, Miura suggests they try mainstream fantasy.
22
Episode 22
Hint and Best
The team's newest work "Stopper of Magma" is rejected without consideration for serialization. Miura reveals he has been receiving advice from Hattori, who suggests they draw a serious comedy. Muto Ashirogi follow Hattori for inspiration, and develop the idea for their last chance manga.
23
Episode 23
Win and Lose
"Perfect Crime Club" gets rave reviews, but the serialization committee must decide if it can beat "Crow" and "+Natural."
24
Episode 24
Visualization and Imagination
The committee decides the fate of "Perfect Crime Club," and the team gets a new editor.
25
Episode 25
Vote and Chart
After working hard to make last minute changes to their manuscript, Muto Ashirogi leave "Perfect Crime Party's" fate in the hands of the readers.

Characters

Moritaka Mashiro

Moritaka Mashiro

Main

Akito Takagi

Akito Takagi

Main

Miho Azuki

Miho Azuki

Supporting

Nobuhiro Mashiro

Nobuhiro Mashiro

Supporting

Eiji Niizuma

Eiji Niizuma

Supporting

Kaya Miyoshi

Kaya Miyoshi

Supporting

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Information

Aired Sep 30, 2011
to Mar 23, 2012
Season FALL 2011
Source Unknown
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Genres

Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life

Studios

J.C. Staff

Statistics

Score ★ 8.1
Popularity #55667

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