--- product_id: 2265539 title: "Bakuman?, Vol. 1: Dreams and Reality" price: "€ 26.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2265539-bakuman-vol-1-dreams-and-reality store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # #1,370 Teen & Young Adult Manga rank Classic manga storytelling Top-rated 4.8/5 stars Bakuman?, Vol. 1: Dreams and Reality **Price:** € 26.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secret world behind your favorite manga — don’t miss the dream chase! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bakuman?, Vol. 1: Dreams and Reality - **How much does it cost?** € 26.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2265539-bakuman-vol-1-dreams-and-reality) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Rated & Loved by Fans:** Join 459 readers who gave it a stellar 4.8/5 rating. - • **Authentic Manga-Making Journey:** Dive deep into the real struggles and triumphs of aspiring mangakas. - • **From the Creators of Death Note:** Experience the genius duo Ohba & Obata’s next masterpiece. - • **Inspiring Story of Dreams & Determination:** Follow Moritaka and Akito’s relentless pursuit of success and love. - • **Perfect for Millennials Seeking Passion & Ambition:** Relate to the balance of creativity, career, and personal goals. ## Overview Bakuman?, Vol. 1 is a compelling manga by the creators of Death Note, chronicling two junior high students’ journey to become professional manga artists. With a 4.8-star rating from 459 reviews and a top 1,400 rank in Teen & Young Adult Manga, this used book in good condition offers an inspiring blend of creativity, ambition, and heartfelt storytelling that resonates with millennials chasing their dreams. ## Description By the creators of Death Note! The mystery behind manga-making revealed! Average student Moritaka Mashiro enjoys drawing for fun. When his classmate and aspiring writer Akito Takagi discovers his talent, he begs Moritaka to team up with him as a manga-creating duo. But what exactly does it take to make it in the manga-publishing world? Moritaka is hesitant to seriously consider Akito's proposal because he knows how difficult reaching the professional level can be. Still, encouragement from persistent Akito and motivation from his crush push Moritaka to test his limits! Review: Great book! - I love this book it was amazing im going to buy the second volume and watch the anime. I highly recommend Review: Very inspirational and an amazing plot! - The year was 2009, and I was looking for some good manga to read because I got kind of tired of Bleach. I found out about this amazing manga called Death Note. I read it in 3 days, and LOVED it. Ohba and Obata (The writer and artist) are geniuses! One year later, I found out that the duo were writing another manga series called Bakuman. I was kind of skeptic about reading it at first, but when I started, I could not put it down. It hooks you in from the very first chapter. The characters seem so real, and they are very well developed. The plot is also very interesting. This story follows the junior high students, Takagi (Shujin) and Mashiro (Saiko), as they pursue their dreams of becoming mangakas (people who make a living off of writing/drawing manga). At first Mashiro is timid to cooperate, but when he confesses his love to his dream crush (Azuki Miho) he promises her that once he becomes a mangaka, they will marry. Mashiro doesn't actually mean to say that, it just sort of slips out, but then it turns out for the better. Azuki accepts the promise, but before they get married Azuki wants to become a voice actress. She also says that they can't see each other until their dreams come true. They encourage each other through texting/e-mail. I don't want to ruin too much, so just read on and find out. I promise that you won't regret it! Rating: 5/5 stars. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #274,698 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,370 in Teen & Young Adult Manga (Books) #1,934 in Shonen Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 459 Reviews | ## Images ![Bakuman?, Vol. 1: Dreams and Reality - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Hv6KacesL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by K***A on May 25, 2026* I love this book it was amazing im going to buy the second volume and watch the anime. I highly recommend ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very inspirational and an amazing plot! *by K***R on October 13, 2011* The year was 2009, and I was looking for some good manga to read because I got kind of tired of Bleach. I found out about this amazing manga called Death Note. I read it in 3 days, and LOVED it. Ohba and Obata (The writer and artist) are geniuses! One year later, I found out that the duo were writing another manga series called Bakuman. I was kind of skeptic about reading it at first, but when I started, I could not put it down. It hooks you in from the very first chapter. The characters seem so real, and they are very well developed. The plot is also very interesting. This story follows the junior high students, Takagi (Shujin) and Mashiro (Saiko), as they pursue their dreams of becoming mangakas (people who make a living off of writing/drawing manga). At first Mashiro is timid to cooperate, but when he confesses his love to his dream crush (Azuki Miho) he promises her that once he becomes a mangaka, they will marry. Mashiro doesn't actually mean to say that, it just sort of slips out, but then it turns out for the better. Azuki accepts the promise, but before they get married Azuki wants to become a voice actress. She also says that they can't see each other until their dreams come true. They encourage each other through texting/e-mail. I don't want to ruin too much, so just read on and find out. I promise that you won't regret it! Rating: 5/5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Manga Series About a Manga Series *by A***R on July 26, 2011* When you read the story, you just know that the mangaka duo aren't making any guarantees on the success and happiness of its characters. That lack of a "safe feeling" is what makes this series far more addicting than other Shonen series that cradle me. Also, I've never been a mangaka of Shonen Jump, put the way they portray the inner workings seems EXTREMELY honest and realistic. They go so far as to drop the names of the most famous Shonen mangaka out right now, and even have them currently running in Shonen Jump with our fictional protagonists. At the very least it's the most detailed/educational series I've read about aspiring mangakas so far. I sometimes like to think that I have an understanding of how the world of anime/manga works, but this series has definitely re-educated me. As I read this series I get an overwhelming feeling that this mangaka duo are channeling a lot of their experiences from trying to get Death Note (specifically) published in Shonen Jump. They even reference Death Note (as a series) several times in the first few pages, it's almost as if they want to plant that seed in the reader's mind so they make comparisons as they read on. Also it's interesting to note that the author Tsugumi Ohba is unknown to the public. Ohba's real identity (and gender) is a closely guarded secret. This series is GREAT! It blows away all other series with stories about characters aspriring to make it in the manga/anime industry. If you don't believe me on how great this series is, look at how highly it's ranked in Japan. My little review here is a pathetically small drop in the bucket of all the praise that is out there for Bakuman. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/2265539-bakuman-vol-1-dreams-and-reality](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2265539-bakuman-vol-1-dreams-and-reality) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*