The BEST episodes of Bakuman season 2

Every episode of Bakuman season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bakuman season 2!

The series follows talented artist Moritaka Mashiro and aspiring writer Akito Takagi, two ninth grade boys who wish to become mangaka.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: NHKStatus: Ended
Votes and Charts
star
9.52
85 votes

#1 - Votes and Charts

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/24/2012

After working hard to make last minute changes to their manuscript, Muto Ashirogi leave "Perfect Crime Party's" fate in the hands of the readers.

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Comedy and News
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9.21
48 votes

#2 - Comedy and News

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2011

Trap begins to move in the rankings, but the competition is fierce. Overwork takes its toll on Mashiro.

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Silence and Party
star
9.13
53 votes

#3 - Silence and Party

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2011

The 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 Party

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Support and Patience
star
9.10
50 votes

#4 - Support and Patience

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2011

As Trap's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider major changes.

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Disease and Drive
star
9.10
51 votes

#5 - Disease and Drive

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2011

Mashiro is hospitalized, but refuses to stop drawing. Trap is put on hiatus.

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Anthology and Photobook
star
9.08
51 votes

#6 - Anthology and Photobook

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2011

Mashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot.

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Life-and-Death and Standstill
star
9.00
50 votes

#7 - Life-and-Death and Standstill

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2011

Trap is put on hiatus unless Muto Ashirogi's rivals boycott can stop it.

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Recall and Call
star
9.00
50 votes

#8 - Recall and Call

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2011

The boycott is in full effect. Miura makes one last desperate plea to sway the chief into resuming Trap.

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Manga and Youth
star
8.94
49 votes

#9 - Manga and Youth

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2011

Both 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.

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King and Savior
star
8.90
49 votes

#10 - King and Savior

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2012

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" feel to it, but isn't able to find anyone suitable. After many events, Fukuda ends up offering his help, since his manga Kiyoshi Knight is doing so well due to his own well-drawn panty shots. Aoki is a hesistant to accept his help but under the circumstances she has little choice but to accept it in the end.

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Alliance and Classmates
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8.88
77 votes

#11 - Alliance and Classmates

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2011

Takagi gets advice from Aoki, which leads to problems in his love life.

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Hint and Best
star
8.73
77 votes

#12 - Hint and Best

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/3/2012

The 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 Hattori for inspiration, and develop the idea for their last chance manga.

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Imagination and Presentation
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8.72
78 votes

#13 - Imagination and Presentation

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/17/2012

The committee decides the fate of "Perfect Crime Club," and the team gets a new editor.

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Love and Rejection
star
8.71
82 votes

#14 - Love and Rejection

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/18/2012

Feeling they will never beat Niizuma with their current manga, Ashirogi Muto consider quitting Tanto.

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Special Relationship and Hometown
star
8.62
77 votes

#15 - Special Relationship and Hometown

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/28/2012

The 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.

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Gags and Serious
star
8.62
52 votes

#16 - Gags and Serious

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2011

The 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.

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Selfishness and Advice
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8.59
79 votes

#17 - Selfishness and Advice

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/2012

The team begin on their new anime, a reworking of "Money and Intelligence." When the serialization committee rejects it, Miura suggests they try mainstream fantasy.

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Window and Snow
star
8.57
79 votes

#18 - Window and Snow

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2011

Nakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki.

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Resumption and Low Rank
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8.54
106 votes

#19 - Resumption and Low Rank

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2011

Trap resumes publication, but is cancelled due to low rankings.

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Experience and Data
star
8.51
77 votes

#20 - Experience and Data

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2011

Miura's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga, however Mashiro and Takagi are not so sure.

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Unfaithfulness and Trust
star
8.47
78 votes

#21 - Unfaithfulness and Trust

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/2012

The boy's new gag manga is published in NEXT, however both have serious problems in their love lives.

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Fate and Star
star
8.31
80 votes

#22 - Fate and Star

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/2012

In an effort to motivate them, Hattori snubs Ashirogi Muto at the Christmas party. +Natural is released to critical acclaim, but Tanto is holding steady.

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Winning and Losing
star
8.28
79 votes

#23 - Winning and Losing

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/10/2012

"Perfect Crime Club" gets rave reviews, but the serialization committee must decide if it can beat "Crow" and "+Natural."

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Monkeys and Marriage
star
8.15
82 votes

#24 - Monkeys and Marriage

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/2012

Azuki 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, considering Mashiro and Azuki are too stubborn to apologize to each other. After planning to meet at the zoo, Takagi is met by a crying Aoki, who hugs him, causing Miyoshi to run off. When Takagi finally reaches her, he proposes to her. After a talk with Aoki, they decide to get married after he gets serialized. They invite Azuki to tea, and Azuki forgives Mashiro, much to his confusion.

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Complaint and Roar
star
8.12
76 votes

#25 - Complaint and Roar

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/2012

The results of the serialization meetings are announced and everyone finds out Niizuma is the one who did the art on +Natural.

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