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Animated Classics of Japanese Literature

1986Show1 season32 episodes

AnimationDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

A brilliant collection of beautifully animated episodes based on selected masterpieces of Japanese modern literature.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

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Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eiji Okabe, Hidehito Ueda, Katsumi Takasuga
Written by
Kenji Yoshida, Akira Miyazaki, Ryuzo Nakanishi
Music by
Hideo Shimazu, Koichi Sakata

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 25, 1986 · December 26, 1986 · Ended

First aired
April 25, 1986
Last aired
December 26, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 32 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature worth watching?"

Questions about Animated Classics of Japanese Literature

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature okay for kids?

ViolenceSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?

16 h

About 16 hours: 32 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1986.

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.