The story follows Seishū Handa, a calligrapher who moves to the remote Gotō Islands off the western coast of Kyūshū, and his various interactions with the people of the island. An anime adaptation was announced[1] that began airing on July 6, 2014 and ended on September 27, 2014. Funimation has licensed the series for streaming and home video release.[2] In February 2014, Yen Press announced they have licensed Barakamon for English release in North America.[3]