Bakuman. 2nd Season

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Episodes

#1Silence and PartyThe 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 Party2011-10-01 · 24m

#2Yearbook and PhotobookMashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot.2011-10-08 · 24m

#3Window and SnowNakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki.2011-10-15 · 24m

#4Pandering and PatienceAs Trap's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider major changes.2011-10-22 · 24m

#5Jokes and NewsTrap begins to move in the rankings, but the competition is fierce. Overwork takes its toll on Mashiro.2011-10-29 · 24m

#6Illness and MotivationMashiro is hospitalized, but refuses to stop drawing. Trap is put on hiatus.2011-11-05 · 24m

#7Life and Death and StationeryTrap is put on hiatus unless Muto Ashirogi's rivals boycott can stop it.2011-11-12 · 24m

#8Recall and CallThe boycott is in full effect. Miura makes one last desperate plea to sway the chief into resuming Trap.2011-11-19 · 24m

#9Restart and Low RankTrap resumes publication, but is cancelled due to low rankings.2011-11-26 · 24m

#10Gag and SeriousThe 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.2011-12-03 · 24m

#11Manga and YouthBoth 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.2011-12-10 · 24m

#12Experience and DataMauri's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga, however Mashiro and Takagi are not so sure.2011-12-17 · 24m

#13Alliance and ClassmateTakagi gets advice from Aoki, which leads to problems in his love life.2011-12-24 · 24m

#14Distrust and TrustThe boy's new gag manga is published in NEXT, however both have serious problems in their love lives.2012-01-07 · 24m

#15Monkey and MarriageAzuki 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…2012-01-14 · 24m

#16Prince and SaviorAoki 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…2012-01-21 · 24m

#17Relationship and HomeThe 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.2012-01-28 · 24m

#18Complaint and DeclarationThe results of the serialization meetings are announced and everyone finds out Niizuma is the one who did the art on +Natural.2012-02-04 · 24m

#19Fate and StarIn an effort to motivate them, Hattori snubs Ashirogi Muto at the Christmas party. +Natural is released to critical acclaim, but Tanto is holding steady.2012-02-11 · 24m

#20Love and DenialFeeling they will never beat Niizuma with their current manga, Ashirogi Muto consider quitting Tanto.2012-02-18 · 24m

#21Selfishness and AdviceThe team begin on their new anime, a reworking of "Money and Intelligence." When the serialization committee rejects it, Miura suggests they try mainstream fantasy.2012-02-25 · 24m

#22Hint and BestThe 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…2012-03-03 · 24m

#23Win and Lose"Perfect Crime Club" gets rave reviews, but the serialization committee must decide if it can beat "Crow" and "+Natural."2012-03-10 · 24m

#24Visualization and ImaginationThe committee decides the fate of "Perfect Crime Club," and the team gets a new editor.2012-03-17 · 24m

#25Vote and ChartAfter working hard to make last minute changes to their manuscript, Muto Ashirogi leave "Perfect Crime Party's" fate in the hands of the readers.2012-03-24 · 24m

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Quick facts

Episodes25

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2011

Japanese title: バクマン。2ndシーズン
Also known as: Bakuman. 2, Bakuman Season 2

Synopsis

With the serialization of their new manga, "Detective Trap," the writer-artist team, Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, better known by their pseudonym Ashirogi Muto, are one step closer to becoming world-renowned mangaka. For Mashiro, however, serialization is just the first step. Having promised to marry his childhood sweetheart and aspiring voice actress, Azuki Miho, once his manga gets an anime adaptation, Mashiro must continue his to popularize Ashirogi's work. A tremendously competitive cast of ambitious mangaka—including the wild genius, Eiji Niizuma; the elegant student, Yuriko Aoki, and her older admirer and partner, Takurou Nakai; the lazy prodigy, Kazuya Hiramaru; and the abrasive artist, Shinta Fukuda—both support and compete against Ashirogi Muto in creating the next big hit. As they adjust to their young and seemingly untested new editor, the dynamic duo struggle to maintain their current serialization, secure the top stop in Shounen Jack, and ultimately, achieve an anime adaptation of their manga. With new rivals and friends, Bakuman. 2nd Season continues Takagi and Mashiro's inspiring story of hard work and young love. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]