Blue Literature Series

Also known as Aoi Bungaku Series · 青い文学シリーズ

Year:: 2009
Status:: Completed
Episodes:: 12
Format:: TV series
Season:: Fall 2009
Studio:: MADHOUSE
Episode length:: 22 min
Genres:: Drama, Psychological, Romance, Thriller
AniList score:: 7.3/10

Synopsis

Anthology series adapting six modern classics of Japanese literature: No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku) by Dazai Osamu — A high school student becomes lost and alienated. Despondent and aimless, he falls into a cycle of self abuse, depression and drugs that taints his life for years. Told in three chapters, each chapter deals with a different point in his life and the final chapter leaves him standing alone — an empty and hollow caricature of his former self. In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom (Sakura no Mori no Mankai no Shita) by Sakaguchi Ango — A love story between a 12th-century woman and a mountain bandit who abducts her. Run, Melos! (Hashire, Melos!) by Dazai Osamu — An updated retelling of a classic Greek tale of the story of Damon and Pythias. Unwavering friendship is the most prominent theme of this retelling. Despite facing hardships, the protagonist Melos does his best to save his friend's life, and in the end his efforts are rewarded. Hell Screen (Jigoku Hen)

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Blue Literature Series: quick answers

How many episodes does Blue Literature Series have?

Blue Literature Series has 12 episodes, each about 22 minutes long.

Is Blue Literature Series finished?

Yes. Blue Literature Series has finished airing.

Who made Blue Literature Series?

Blue Literature Series was animated by MADHOUSE.

Blue Literature Series seasons and related anime

Alternative versions:: The Spider's Thread (1946) · Hashire Melos (1979) · Run Melos (1981) · Hashire Melos (Movie) (1992) · Kumo no Ito (2000) (2000) · HUMAN LOST (2019)