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Animated Classics of Japanese Literature

1986·Show
32Episodes in1Season
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
IMDb6.8

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Big heart, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A brilliant collection of beautifully animated episodes based on selected masterpieces of Japanese modern literature. The aim of this series is to appeal to the viewer at large and to give him or her some idea of the variety and individuality which Japanese literature has developed over the last hundred years. The authors range from Higuchi Ichiyou (Takekurabe), Mori Ougai (The Dancing Girl) and Natsume Souseki (Botchan) to Kawabata Yasunari (The Izu Dancer), Nobel laureate of 1968, and Mishima Yukio (The Sound of Waves).
Literary Anime AnthologyClassic Japanese LiteratureEducational & CulturedPeriod DramasCharacter-Rich StoriesBeautifully AnimatedCultural AppreciationThought-Provoking ThemesSlice of LifeHuman Condition

Crew

Directed by:
Eiji Okabe, Hidehito Ueda, Katsumi Takasuga
Written by:
Kenji Yoshida, Akira Miyazaki, Ryuzo Nakanishi
Composed by:
Hideo Shimazu, Koichi Sakata

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How many seasons does Animated Classics of Japanese Literature have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 32 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Animated Classics of Japanese Literature air?

It ran from 1986 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.