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Bakuman?, Vol. 1

Series: Bakuman?
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In Bakuman?, Vol. 1 by Tsugumi Ohba, readers follow the journey of two high school students who aspire to become successful manga creators. Moritaka Mashiro, a talented artist, teams up with Akito Takagi, an ambitious writer, to break into the competitive world of manga publishing. Together, they navigate the challenges of the industry while striving to achieve their dreams of having a series serialized in a major magazine.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you have a passion for manga and are curious about what goes on behind the scenes in the world of creating comic books. With engaging storytelling and dynamic artwork, it offers an intriguing look into the lives and ambitions of two aspiring mangaka and their journey towards success.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed!

Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-publishing world?

Moritaka is hesitant to seriously consider Akito's proposal because he knows how difficult reaching the professional level can be. Still, encouragement from persistent Akito and motivation from his crush push Moritaka to test his limits!

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Bakuman?, Vol. 1 by Tsugumi Ohba has received positive reviews for its engaging storyline and well-developed characters. Readers often appreciate the unique insight into the world of manga creation and find the collaboration between the writer and illustrator both inspiring and entertaining. The series is frequently praised for its balance of humour, drama, and the creative process.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421535135

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Contributors:

  • By Takeshi Obata

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Born in Tokyo, Tsugumi Ohba is the author of the hit series Death Note, Bakuman and Platinum End..

Takeshi Obata was born in 1969 in Niigata, Japan, and first achieved international recognition as the artist of the wildly popular Shonen Jump title Hikaru no Go, which won the 2003 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: Shinsei β€œNew Hope” Award and the 2000 Shogakukan Manga Award. He went on to illustrate the smash hit Death Note as well as the hugely successful manga Bakuman, All You Need Is Kill, and Platinum End.

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