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From the creators of Death Note, with writer Tsugumi Ohba, and Illustrator Takeshi Obata, the Manga duo brings you the best, most beautiful manga ever created. The reason it is so amazing, is because it narrows down to 2 genres. A beautiful compelling story about love, compassion, goals, dreams, and an in depth look at the creation of Manga at Shonen Jump in Japan.

The story follows Moritaka Mashiro, a kid who has his life all planned out- become a white collar worker, and not do anything interesting. His depression and denial comes from the death of his beloved uncle, Nobuhiro Mashiro (Pen name: Kawaguchi ... Taro). His uncle was a one hit wonder manga artist who- in effort to get another series, worked too hard, which ultimately lead to his death when Mashiro was little. Mashiro would always go to his studio and watch him work. Mashiro, now a freshman, is approached by Akito Takagi, a aspiring writer, and manga otaku, asking him to create a manga with him. With Takagi writing it, and Mashiro drawing. Eventually, they find out Mashiro's long-time crush, Miho Azuki, is trying to become a voice actress. Mashiro confesses his love to her, and they make a promise. Merry each other when both their dreams come true.

I have only read 17/20 volumes, because i prefer to read the actual prints by Viz instead of the scans. But, in my time of wait each month for each new volume to be released, i have read my favorite volumes again and again because i cannot give enough. Bakuman has rivals, drama, grudges, failures, accomplishments, and in my opinion, one of the the greatest stories ever written. I would recommend this manga to anyone who loves manga, anime, japan, art, drawing, or just good stories in particular. You can't go wrong with this masterpiece.