Bakuman Season 1 Episode 21 Literature and Music

Moritaka and Akito are two high school students who have decided to team up together to create a manga and become successful mangakas. They have put all of their efforts into this dream and have faced many obstacles along the way.

In this episode, Moritaka and Akito encounter a new challenge when their editor suggests they should add more "human touch" to their manga. Feeling puzzled, the two decide to take a break and attend the school's culture festival.

At the festival, they attend a music concert which inspires them to add more depth to their characters by incorporating music into their story. They later meet a talented writer who also attends their school and they come up with the idea of collaborating with him to create a new manga series.

As they work on their collaboration, they face more hurdles such as the differences in their creative styles and their inability to agree on certain plot points. However, they eventually find a compromise and are able to create a successful manga that incorporates both literature and music.

Throughout the episode, the theme of collaboration and compromise is prevalent. Moritaka and Akito learn that in order to achieve success, they must be willing to work with others and accept their differences. Additionally, the importance of adding depth and emotional connection to characters in a story is emphasized through the incorporation of music.

Overall, this episode is an uplifting and inspiring addition to the series as it showcases the protagonists' growth and development as they face yet another creative challenge. It also leaves viewers excited to see what new obstacles they will overcome in their journey towards becoming successful mangakas.