Bakuman.
バクマン。
Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing, Takagi convinces Mashiro to join him in becoming the greatest mangakas Japan has ever seen. Takagi, with his gift of writing, hopes to become a successful mangaka, and Mashiro, with his gift of art, hopes to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Tokyo Station
東京駅
The iconic red brick station building appears in the opening sequence and several transition scenes. Its historic Marunouchi side facade is particularly prominent when showing the characters' daily work routine in central Tokyo.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library
東京都立中央図書館
This library appears as a research location where the characters study manga techniques and gather reference materials for their work. The quiet, studious atmosphere of the library contrasts with the competitive world of manga publishing shown elsewhere in the series.
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Akihabara
秋葉原
Akihabara appears in several episodes as the otaku culture hub where the characters observe manga and anime merchandise, gaining insights into fan culture and market trends. This district represents the commercial side of the manga industry and consumer culture that influences their creative decisions.
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Kanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
東京都千代田区神田
This area serves as the general setting for much of Bakuman, representing the urban Tokyo environment where aspiring manga creators live and work. The neighborhood's mix of residential and commercial buildings reflects the realistic backdrop of the protagonists' journey in the manga industry.
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Shueisha Publishing
集英社
The headquarters of Shueisha, publisher of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, serves as a crucial location in Bakuman as the place where the protagonists submit their manga and meet with editors. This building represents the heart of the Japanese manga publishing industry that the characters aspire to join.