Moritaka Mashiro is the main protagonist of the anime and manga series Bakuman. He is a talented young artist whose dream is to become a successful manga artist, inspired by his late uncle, who was also a manga creator. Moritaka teams up with his classmate Akito Takagi, who is a skilled writer, to create manga together. Throughout the series, Moritaka faces various challenges in the competitive manga industry while pursuing his dream and his promise to marry Miho Azuki, his crush, once their dreams come true. His journey is marked by determination, passion, and growth as an artist.