Barakamon tells the story of Seishuu Handa, a talented but self-centered calligrapher who gets exiled to a remote island as punishment for an outburst.
Forced to leave his comfortable city life behind, Handa hopes to find peace and inspiration in the countryside to refine his art.
However, his expectations of tranquility are quickly shattered by the island's quirky and eccentric residents, particularly a lively young girl named Naru and a group of nosy neighbors.
Through his interactions with these unconventional characters, Handa gradually begins to learn valuable life lessons and gains a new perspective on his art and himself, even if it's not the peaceful artistic retreat he initially envisioned.