Episode guide
Bakuman: Season 2
25 episodes · premiered Oct 1, 2011
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- Episode 1: Silence and Party Oct 1, 2011 · 25m The story picks up directly where the Season 1 finale episode left, introducing Miura as Moritaka and Takagi's new editor and introducing the genius, yet extremely lazy ex-salary man…
- Episode 2: Anthology and Photobook Oct 8, 2011 · 25m Mashiro and Takagi get to know their new assistants, while Azuki struggles with her decision to do an ecchi photo shoot which will boost her popularity a lot. When Mashiro receives an…
- Episode 3: Window and Snow Oct 15, 2011 · 25m Nakai vows to do whatever it takes to renew his partnership with Aoki, showing his determination to an extreme extent, worrying Mashiro, Fukuda and the rest.
- Episode 4: Support and Patience Oct 22, 2011 · 25m As TRAP's ranking continues dropping, Mashiro and Takagi consider some major changes. In the end Miura tells them they do not have to resort to drastic changes, they should focus on…
- Episode 5: Comedy and News Oct 29, 2011 · 25m Their earlier decision pays off as TRAP begins to move in the rankings, but the competition gets very fierce. Overwork is slowly taking its toll on Mashiro, especially when he is asked to…
- Episode 6: Disease and Drive Nov 5, 2011 · 25m In the end Mashiro faints and is hospitalized, but he refuses to stop drawing even in his current condition. Despite Mashiro and Takagi's wish to continue, TRAP is put on hiatus. Azuki…
- Episode 7: Life-and-Death and Standstill Nov 12, 2011 · 25m The chief editor decides to put "TRAP" on hiatus until Mashiro and Takagi's graduation. He decided to do so because of Mashiro's uncle, whom many thought to have died from overworking…
- Episode 8: Recall and Call Nov 19, 2011 · 25m The boycott is still in full effect but the chief editor hasn't changed his mind. Meanwhile Mashiro and Azuki continue their still awkward yet happy meetings in the hospital. Seeing how…
- Episode 9: Resumption and Low Rank Nov 26, 2011 · 25m In the end TRAP resumes publication, but is struggling with low rankings. Takagi tries to put some ideas based on fan mails in the name but Miura tells him he can't use whatever idea and…
- Episode 10: Gags and Serious Dec 3, 2011 · 25m The team must decide which genre to choose for their new manga. Miura urges them to draw a gag manga, but Mashiro and Takagi aren't sure they're fit for gag manga and prefer something more…
- Episode 11: Manga and Youth Dec 10, 2011 · 25m Both Ashirogi Mutos' one shots Future Watch and Hitman 10 are well received by the editorial staff. The chief decides to run both as one-shots, wanting to see the public reaction before…
- Episode 12: Experience and Data Dec 17, 2011 · 25m Miura's data research concludes that the team should focus on a gag manga because they're steadier in the rankings but Mashiro and Takagi are still not sure about it, especially Mashiro…
- Episode 13: Alliance and Classmates Dec 24, 2011 · 25m After confirming to do a gag manga with Miura, Takagi goes to the zoo to get some inspiration for his next heroine. There he meets Aoki and they decide to exchange information about the…
- Episode 14: Unfaithfulness and Trust Jan 7, 2012 · 25m Mashiro and Takagi finish their manuscript and submit it to NEXT. Miyoshi is still thinking about what happened, and decides to call Azuki, who in turn decides to call Takagi. After Takagi…
- Episode 15: Monkeys and Marriage Jan 14, 2012 · 25m Takagi and Miyoshi blame themselves over the fact their fight has caused a rift between Mashiro and Azuki. Because Mashiro and Azuki are too stubborn to apologize to one another, Takagi…
- Episode 16: King and Savior Jan 21, 2012 · 25m 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…
- Episode 17: Special Relationship and Hometown Jan 28, 2012 · 25m Takagi and Mashiro's new manga Tanto doesn't get serialized but Miura tells them they just have to make it better for the next meeting. "Business Boy Kenichi" gets canceled, leaving Nakai…
- Episode 18: Complaint and Roar Feb 4, 2012 · 25m Miura gets worried when he hears the positive reactions about the "newbie" manga artist who drew the storyboard for MONEY's. Takagi and Mashiro find out that Aiko Iwase is the story…
- Episode 19: Fate and Star Feb 11, 2012 · 25m Takagi goes to Miyoshi's house to announce their engagement to her parents. The two families have surprising connection and everything goes well between them. Later, the pair attends a…
- Episode 20: Love and Rejection Feb 18, 2012 · 25m It's time for Takagi and Miyoshi's wedding. Mashiro is still unsure if Tanto fits their style and ends up arguing with Hattori, who refuses to give his opinion about their manga. In the…
- Episode 21: Selfishness and Advice Feb 25, 2012 · 25m Mashiro and Takagi try hard to come up with good names for their new serie. Miura tells them they should work on a serious darker manga, like Money and Intelligence, so they decide to…
- Episode 22: Hint and Best Mar 3, 2012 · 25m 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…
- Episode 23: Winning and Losing Mar 10, 2012 · 25m Miura reads the storyboard for the new manga Perfect Crime Club and approves of it. Takamta also reads the storyboard, admitting theirs is a lot better compared to his, leaving Mashiro and…
- Episode 24: Imagination and Presentation Mar 17, 2012 · 25m Editor Oonishi, changes his vote to be positive, stating it's ridiculous to let Ashirogi Muto go because of this voting. The vice chief editor also changes his vote, stating they should…
- Episode 25: Votes and Charts Mar 24, 2012 · 25m Mashiro changes the character design while Takagi struggles with naming the 3 characters and a possible new title. Orihara comes back as assistant + 2 new ones: Moriya and Shiratori. Those…