Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
Aoi Bungaku Series
Overview
An animated adaptation of six classical Japanese literature pieces, including No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku) and Run, Melos (Hashire, Melos) by Osamu Dazai, Kokoro by Natsume Souseki, Hell Screen (Jigoku Hen) and The Spider's Thread (Kumo no Ito) by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom (Sakura no Mori no Mankai no Shita) by Ango Sakaguchi.
This production, originally released in 2009, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2009-10-10
Aoi Bungaku is a 12 episode anime series that is comprised of adaptations of six Japanese literary classics. The stories included are 'No Longer Human' and 'Run, Melos!' by Osamu Dazai, 'In the Forest, Under the Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom' by Ango Sakaguchi, 'Kokoro' by Natsume Soseki, and 'The Spider's Thread' and 'Hell Screen' by Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
