Bakuman?, Vol. 1: Dreams and Reality: Volume 1

Start to a great series, really enjoying the books so far, It's heavy text based and alot of reading, but the writing in it is rather superb and so is the artwork. The characters are likeable and inspiring almost making want to go and just write up a 40 page manga or something. If you are interested in making a comic or manga this is a great read as it provides alot of, I would guess accurate and relevant info in the process making of it. Give it a read online from a scan sight if you arent sure to know if you truly want to read it.

I saw a good review of this book and had some change spare.. So I went for it... From the creators of Death Note Bakuman once again is a manga hit! It's interesting to see the process between making a manga etc.. and the story of it is just plain fun! I recommend anyone to try it, or at least look at a video review on YouTube.

This is an awesome intro to the series and makes you want to read more. The book cover has good art to look at for anyone thinking of drawing manga, very detailed. :D

Bought as an Xmas present. the recipient was very happy with it.

Bakuman shows us the story of two young, aspiring manga artists trying to hit it big in the famous Shonen Jump. It follows their triumphs and their many fails. It goes into great detail on the different categories and how to make the best piece of work out there. It is done by the same duo who created Death Note and they do a great job again with this series. Definitely a must if you enjoy slice of life mangas or are interested in how manga artists and writers create manga.

Fun first book of the series. Recommend for teenies. It is published in japanese style reading back to front which is a bit of a cultural eye-opener.

I have watched the T.V show of this and loved it.The books have a better feel that the T.V show and the art work in the books are one of the best i have ever seen

Great series. Bought the box set after reading this.

I love this book it was amazing im going to buy the second volume and watch the anime. I highly recommend

The product is best, it's my first manga and Amazon have delivered it neatly.

Je cherchais un manga plutôt réaliste que fantastique. Le livre en lui-même était propre et bien livré mais l'histoire n'est pas exceptionnelle ...

英語に翻訳された日本の漫画。用途は様々だと思うが 僕は、英語の学習目的で日本語のバクマンと一緒に購入した。 バクマンは、二人の少年がプロの漫画家を目指す話だが 編集者と漫画家が二人三脚で漫画を作り上げていく様子がリアルに描かれている。 第1巻は、二人の少年が出会い、漫画家を目指し奮闘し始める導入の部分で 絵は上手いが目的もなく周りに流れされて生きる真城が、学年成績トップの 高木によって熱烈な誘いを受け、漫画家への道へ引きこまれていく過程が描かれる。 デスノートの作者とあって、この作品も文字数が非常に多く 日常会話も多いので、バクマンが好きなら、英語学習として英語翻訳も 購入してちょっと勉強してみるのもよいのではないだろうか。

The year was 2009, and I was looking for some good manga to read because I got kind of tired of Bleach. I found out about this amazing manga called Death Note. I read it in 3 days, and LOVED it. Ohba and Obata (The writer and artist) are geniuses! One year later, I found out that the duo were writing another manga series called Bakuman. I was kind of skeptic about reading it at first, but when I started, I could not put it down. It hooks you in from the very first chapter. The characters seem so real, and they are very well developed. The plot is also very interesting. This story follows the junior high students, Takagi (Shujin) and Mashiro (Saiko), as they pursue their dreams of becoming mangakas (people who make a living off of writing/drawing manga). At first Mashiro is timid to cooperate, but when he confesses his love to his dream crush (Azuki Miho) he promises her that once he becomes a mangaka, they will marry. Mashiro doesn't actually mean to say that, it just sort of slips out, but then it turns out for the better. Azuki accepts the promise, but before they get married Azuki wants to become a voice actress. She also says that they can't see each other until their dreams come true. They encourage each other through texting/e-mail. I don't want to ruin too much, so just read on and find out. I promise that you won't regret it! Rating: 5/5 stars.