What is Bakuon!!?#
If you are looking for a lighthearted series that blends humor with a passion for machinery, Bakuon!! (also known as ばくおん!! or 爆音少女!!) is a great choice. The story follows Sakura Hane, who is exhausted from climbing a hilly road on her bicycle. Her life takes a turn when she meets a girl riding a motorcycle, leading her to join a motorcycle club.
Combining the comedy genre with themes of racing, the series captures the excitement and quirks of motorcycle culture. It is best suited for viewers who enjoy “slice-of-life” comedies and those with an interest in bikes.
Is the anime really finished?#
Bakuon!! is an adaptation of a manga series that began serialization in February 2011. While the anime provides a wonderful introduction to the characters and their hobby, those who want the complete story and further developments will need to dive into the source material.
Because the original manga predates the anime and has a significant history, continuing with the Bakuon!! manga is the only way to get the full picture beyond what was adapted for the screen.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how much of the Bakuon!! universe you want to explore, there are a few different paths you can take. You can refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual breakdown of these connections.
For the Casual Viewer (Release Order)#
If you just want to see if you like the series, start with the anime. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to experience the story as it was first presented to the general public in 2016.
For the Completionist (The Full Experience)#
If you want to see every piece of content available, we recommend the following order:
- Original Manga: Start here to get the full foundation of the story.
- Anime: Experience the adaptation of the manga’s events.
- Amano Onsa no Nikoichi Hanjōki: Read this spinoff manga (serialized 2018).
- Bakuon!! Taiwan-hen: Read the Taiwan spinoff manga, which ran from 2019 to 2023.
For those who don’t mind the source material#
If you prefer starting with a visual medium and then filling in the gaps, watch the anime first, and then jump into the original manga and its various spinoffs to see where the characters’ journeys lead.
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Useful Information for Fans#
If you are looking to expand your collection, you can find official merchandise online. Additionally, keep in mind that the franchise has expanded through various spinoffs, such as the Taiwan-hen manga, which recently concluded its run in August 2023, and the Amano Onsa spinoff, which has seen new serialization news as recently as late 2023.
Bakuon!! • manga • 2011-02 (serialized in Young Champion Retsu)
└─(adaptation)→ Bakuon!! • anime • 2016-03-18
└─(adaptation)→ Bakuon!! • anime • 2016-04-04
└─(spinoff)→ Bakuon!! Taiwan-hen • manga • 2019-11-05 to 2023-08-01 (Bessatsu Young Champion, Dec 2019-Sep 2023)
└─(spinoff)→ Bakuon!! - Amano Onsa no Nikoichi Hanjōki • manga • 2018-04-17 to 2018-09-18 (serialized on Champion Cross)
