Matt Schley of Otaku USA wrote that Bakuman. is "a real celebration of and testament to the unique power of Japan's comics culture" and the best live-action manga adaptation he's seen this year.
Matt Schley dari Otaku USA menulis bahwa Bakuman adalah "a real celebration of and testament to the unique power of Japan's comics culture" dan aksi-langsung adaptasi manga terbaik yang pernah ia lihat.