As of July 2026, Bakuman Season 2 aired in 2011 with 25 episodes — streaming now on Hulu. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Bakuman Season 2

2011 25 Episodes Animation · Comedy ⭐ 8/10

Bakuman Season 2 is currently streaming on , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 153 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Atsushi Abe's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Bakuman Season 2 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Bakuman Season 2 from the crowd. Season 2 of Bakuman includes 25 episodes. It aired from October 2011 to March 2012. This season stars Atsushi Abe, Satoshi Hino and Saori Hayami. Atsushi Abe and Satoshi Hino lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Bakuman Season 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Bakuman Season 2 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Atsushi Abe is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 Bakuman Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Silence and Party
2011-10-01
The story picks up directly where the Season 1 finale episode left, introducing Miura as Moritaka and Takagi's new editor and introducing the genius, yet extremely lazy ex-salary man, Hiramaru at the New Year's Party.
E2
Anthology and Photobook
2011-10-08
Mashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot which will boost her popularity a lot. When Mashiro receives an e-mail from Azuki, he is left shocked by what she's decided; if he's okay with it, she wants him to see her naked fi...
E3
Window and Snow
2011-10-15
Nakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki, showing his determination to an extreme extent, worrying Mashiro, Fukuda and the rest.
E4
Support and Patience
2011-10-22
As TRAP's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider some major changes. In the end Miura tells them they do not have to resort to drastic changes, they should focus on continuing a real detective manga instead. Takagi wants to protest but Mashiro convinces him and tells him he thinks i...
E5
Comedy and News
2011-10-29
Their earlier decision pays off as TRAP begins to move in the rankings, but the competition gets very fierce. Overwork is slowly taking its toll on Mashiro, especially when he is asked to draw a colored page for their first manga volume promotion.
E6
Disease and Drive
2011-11-05
In the end Mashiro faints and is hospitalized, but he refuses to stop drawing even in his current condition. Despite Mashiro and Takagi's wish to continue, TRAP is put on hiatus. Azuki visits Mashiro in the hospital. She talks about how she liked him ever since she was a child and they talks about a...
E7
Life-and-Death and Standstill
2011-11-12
The chief editor decides to put "TRAP" on hiatus until Mashiro and Takagi's graduation. He decided to do so because of Mashiro's uncle, whom many thought to have died from overworking himself, as he does not want the past to repeat itself. As the editors hear of the hiatus and reason why, most disag...
E8
Recall and Call
2011-11-19
The boycott is still in full effect but the chief editor hasn't changed his mind. Meanwhile Mashiro and Azuki continue their still awkward yet happy meetings in the hospital. Seeing how hard Mashiro and Takagi work, Miura makes one last desperate plea to sway the chief into resuming TRAP but he ulti...
E9
Resumption and Low Rank
2011-11-26
In the end TRAP resumes publication, but is struggling with low rankings. Takagi tries to put some ideas based on fan mails in the name but Miura tells him he can't use whatever idea and add it to the story, because then it wouldn't be their manga anymore. Meanwhile, Azuki gets more and more popular...
E10
Gags and Serious
2011-12-03
The team must decide which genre to choose for their new manga. Miura urges them to draw a gag manga, but Mashiro and Takagi aren't sure they're fit for gag manga and prefer something more serious which is their forte. In the end they decide to create 2 new one-shots, one funny one to Miura's liking...
E11
Manga and Youth
2011-12-10
Both Ashirogi Mutos' one shots Future Watch and Hitman 10 are well received by the editorial staff. The chief decides to run both as one-shots, wanting to see the public reaction before making a decision on a possible serialization. Mashiro and Takagi aren't sure about their new editor and his skill...
E12
Experience and Data
2011-12-17
Miura's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga because they're steadier in the rankings but Mashiro and Takagi are still not sure about it, especially Mashiro. During a meeting Miura pushes them to do it while Mashiro keeps declining the idea, stating gag doesn't suit Taka...
E13
Alliance and Classmates
2011-12-24
After confirming to do a gag manga with Miura, Takagi goes to the zoo to get some inspiration for his next heroine. There he meets Aoki and they decide to exchange information about the way guys and girls think and experience things, helping each other out as fellow manga artists. Because of their c...
E14
Unfaithfulness and Trust
2012-01-07
Mashiro and Takagi finish their manuscript and submit it to NEXT. Miyoshi is still thinking about what happened, and decides to call Azuki, who in turn decides to call Takagi. After Takagi fails to explain what really is going on, she attempts to get more information out of Mashiro. After questionin...
E15
Monkeys and Marriage
2012-01-14
Takagi and Miyoshi blame themselves over the fact their fight has caused a rift between Mashiro and Azuki. Because Mashiro and Azuki are too stubborn to apologize to one another, Takagi decides to explain everything to Miyoshi at the zoo. The meeting is complicated when Takagi runs into an upset Aok...
E16
King and Savior
2012-01-21
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" f...
E17
Special Relationship and Hometown
2012-01-28
Takagi and Mashiro's new manga Tanto doesn't get serialized but Miura tells them they just have to make it better for the next meeting. "Business Boy Kenichi" gets canceled, leaving Nakai jobless. After being rejected twice he reflects on his behavior and decides to go back home. Mashiro tries to st...
E18
Complaint and Roar
2012-02-04
Miura gets worried when he hears the positive reactions about the "newbie" manga artist who drew the storyboard for MONEY's. Takagi and Mashiro find out that Aiko Iwase is the story writer, fueling their competitive feelings. Aiko pays Takagi a visit, asking him to acknowledge her if she ends up bei...
E19
Fate and Star
2012-02-11
Takagi goes to Miyoshi's house to announce their engagement to her parents. The two families have surprising connection and everything goes well between them. Later, the pair attends a party where Niizuma's second series motivates them as rivals. Takagi is feeling more and more pressure as Otters, H...
E20
Love and Rejection
2012-02-18
It's time for Takagi and Miyoshi's wedding. Mashiro is still unsure if Tanto fits their style and ends up arguing with Hattori, who refuses to give his opinion about their manga. In the end Mashiro gets Hattori to admit he thinks their manga isn't good but he also tells him he still thinks they can ...

🎭 Cast of Bakuman Season 2

Atsushi Abe
Atsushi Abe
Moritaka Mashiro (voice)
 Satoshi Hino
Satoshi Hino
Akito Takagi (voice)
 Saori Hayami
Saori Hayami
Miho Azuki (voice)
Sayuri Yahagi
Sayuri Yahagi
Kaya Miyoshi (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Eiji Niizuma (voice)
Tomoyuki Shimura
Tomoyuki Shimura
Takuro Nakai (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Ayako Kawasumi
Yuriko Hiramaru (voice)
Ayumi Fujimura
Ayumi Fujimura
Aiko Iwase (voice)

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