The Anime Now! Podcast 14: Barakamon

Bradley and Ink are back to review Barakamon, a charming series about finding yourself and your art in rural Japan. Click HERE or on the keyart above to download the episode. While that might sound like something to scoff at, the series is so darn funny and wise that it all works anyway. We talk about transcending cliches, yearning for the simple life and why Bradley thought Nasu was going to die at the end. If you listen closely, you can hear him contract a minor case of amnesia midway through the episode. You can currently watch Barakamon on Funimation or Hulu.

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ALSO: Take a look at this article from the Washington Post about rural Japanese communities’ attempts to lure young people to their towns.