Bakuman.
Dargaud · 2010–2014 · 20 issues
About the series
In Bakuman., a French-language edition published by Dargaud from 2010 to 2014, the series follows two Japanese teenagers who team up to create a hit manga, exploring the competitive world of the manga industry. Spanning 20 issues, this adaptation brings the original story to a European audience, focusing on the creative partnership and the struggles of making it as professional artists. The series is most associated with the original creators of the manga, whose work captures the passion and pressure behind the scenes of manga publishing. It matters for offering a meta-narrative about the very medium it represents, making it a compelling read for fans interested in the craft of comics.
