BARAKAMON
Aired on Wednesdays from July 12, 2023
Story
Seishuu Handa is a young calligrapher born and raised in the city.
A young and talented successor to the head of a prominent family, who has gained popularity as a rising star in this industry. He takes great pride in his accomplishments and is highly regarded by society.
However, because of a certain setback, he starts living alone on the Goto Islands located on the western edge of Japan by the sea in Nagasaki. He thought that he could spend some quiet, solitary time to focus on his training in writing.
Instead is overwhelmed by the unique and carefree island residents who would barge into his home uninvited, including a local elementary school student named Naru Kotoishi.
Living on the island and encountering unique customs can be confusing at times, but each time the islanders help and encourage him despite being involved in various troubles. He gradually grows and opens new horizons to pursue his dreams.
Cast
Yosuke Sugino
Ririsa Miyazaki
Minami Tanaka
Keito Tsuna
Hana Toyoshima
Hana Kondo
Kaori Yamaguchi
Kazuki Iio
Min Tanaka
Towa Araki
Akiyoshi Nakao
Kenichi Endo
Others
episode1
Seishuu Handa is a calligrapher born and raised in the city. A young and talented successor to the head of a prominent family, who has gained popularity as a rising star in this industry. He takes great pride in his accomplishments and is highly regarded by society. However, because of a certain setback, he starts living alone on the Goto Islands located on the western edge of Japan by the sea in Nagasaki…
episode2
It’s now been 1 month since Seishuu Handa moved to the Goto Islands. Meanwhile, he suddenly receives a call from his manager…
episode3
On the Goto Islands where Seishuu Handa lives, his manager drops by. He is with a young up-and-coming 18-year old calligrapher who out-classed Handa in one of the previous exhibits?!
episode4
When Seishuu Handa wakes up one day, he finds himself being surrounded by those he had not given any permission to…!?
episode5
Upon hearing that Seishuu Handa disappeared suddenly from the island, Naru is deeply shocked and collapses by the road…
episode6
Upon returning to Tokyo, Handa completed the “Sho” densely filled with the names of people he met on the island including Naru…
episode7
As Handa is passing by the shrine, he encounters Naru as he strongly tells her for not having done her homework…
episode8
Handa Seishuu plans to organize a surprise birthday party for Naru after being given the idea by others!
episode9
Handa Seishuu is set to travel to Tokyo in order to assist in preparing and embellishing premier hotels with the works of his father...
episode10
Seishuu Handa declares that he will quit being a calligrapher and makes the decision to return to the Goto Islands with Naru…
episode11
Seishuu Handa had spent nearly a year on the Goto Islands. His calligraphy class is slowly finding its rhythm. Meanwhile Naru is gazing at the smartphone sent by her father...