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Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema

2010Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A melancholic, moving crime series about history and the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E4 "Fumiko no ashi" 8.8

Episodes

8.8

Story

Six riveting short episodes that have been adapted from original literary short novel classics from famed authors.

Feels like

  • Japanese Literary Anthology
  • Atmospheric Period Drama
  • Psychological Horror
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Classic Literature Adaptation
  • Supernatural Folklore
  • Intimate Character Studies
  • Cinematic Elegance
  • Tragic Human Nature

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yūichi Abe, Keisuke Yoshida, Kojiro Hashimoto
Written by
Yutaka Kuramochi

Everyone

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Facts

February 15, 2010 · February 24, 2010 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 2010
Last aired
February 24, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema worth watching?"

Questions about Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 4.5).

How long does it take to watch Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2010.

Is Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bungo Japanese Literature Cinema in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.