

Episode 12: “Zeal and Utter Defeat”
- 12 of 25
- December 22, 2012
- 24 min
- Aired
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| Series | Bakuman. Season 3 |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 25 |
| Original air date | December 22, 2012 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | J.C.Staff |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “Impatience and Comeback” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Imitation and Unconsciousness” |
| Streaming | Hulu, Tubi |
“Zeal and Utter Defeat” is episode 12 of the anime Bakuman. Season 3. It first aired on December 22, 2012.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“Moshimo no Hanashi” — nano.RIPEAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Pride on Everyday” — SphereAnimeThemes
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About the series

Bakuman. Season 3TV series · 2012 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · ★ 8.51
Bakuman. Season 3 is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the manga series by Tsugumi Ohba. It is animated by J.C.Staff. It aired from October 6, 2012 to March 30, 2013, with 25 episodes.
Read the article →References
- “Bakuman. Season 3”. Kitsu. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Bakuman. 3rd Season”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Bakuman. Season 3”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
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