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10 Best Movies Like Bakuman

If you loved Bakuman, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Start-Up

Start-Up

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two boys are becoming real adults during a turbulent time as they experience a world that doesn't go their way....

#2
Love, Lies

Love, Lies

2016★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two best friends, So-yool and Yeon-hee, dream of becoming the top artists in Seoul together. But their friendship doesn't last long as Yoon-woo, So-yool's first love and songwriter...

#3
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past

Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past

2015★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

It all began quite suddenly. Akihito, who appears human but is actually half yomu with the power to quickly heal himself, sees a freshman girl who appears ready to jump from the sc...

#4
BECK

BECK

2010★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Yukio is your average high school student who spends his days going to class and avoiding bullies. That is until he meets Ryusuke, a guitar prodigy. Together with Taira, Chiba, and...

#5
SPEC: Heaven

SPEC: Heaven

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Saya Toma is a female detective with an IQ of 201. Takeru Sebumi is a career detective with a distinguished background. They work on cases by postulating the "SPEC" of the unknown ...

#6
The Billionaire

The Billionaire

2011★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Bakuman for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Inspired by a true story, this uplifting drama focuses on a young Thai entrepreneur's incredible business success, despite obstacles and self-doubt....