Aoi Bungaku Series

青い文学シリーズ / Blue Literature

Genres: Drama, Historical, Psychological, Suspense
Themes: Historical, Psychological
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: Arts Pro, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Happinet Pictures, Movic, RAY
Rating: 7.65 / 10
Rank: #1476
Popularity: #1167
Users Listed: 229,532
Users Scored: 67,277
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 05/07/2023
Aired: October 11, 2009 – December 27, 2009 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: novel
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:

Set against a backdrop of quiet introspection, the narrative follows individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes and searching for genuine connection. The series explores the subtle nuances of human interaction, often focusing on unspoken feelings and the challenges of understanding oneself and others. Characters grapple with personal histories and internal struggles as they attempt to forge meaningful relationships within their communities.

The atmosphere is contemplative, favoring character-driven moments over high-stakes action. It delves into themes of empathy, communication barriers, and the delicate balance between solitude and belonging. Expect a slow-burn narrative that prioritizes emotional resonance and thoughtful observation over fast-paced plot developments. The experience invites viewers to consider the complexities of the human heart and the often-unseen struggles individuals face in their daily lives.

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Episodes:

Episode 1: No Longer Human - Chapter 1: Double Suicide in Kamakura (Aired: 10/11/2009)
Episode 2: No Longer Human - Chapter 2: Ghost (Aired: 10/18/2009)
Episode 3: No Longer Human - Chapter 3: Society (Aired: 10/25/2009)
Episode 4: No Longer Human - Chapter 4: New World (Aired: 11/01/2009)
Episode 5: In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom: Chapter 1 (Aired: 11/08/2009)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Akiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizuki, Nana, Dutron, Olivia
K (Main) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Rikiya, Hägele, Jochen
Kandata (Main) - Voice Actors: Miyano, Mamoru, Beaucaire, Nicolas
Ooba, Youzou (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Masato, Méyère, Bruno
Sensei (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Masato, Méyère, Bruno
Shigemaru (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Masato, Hägele, Jochen
Takada (Main) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Hidenobu, du Pac, Benoît
Yoshihide (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Masato, Souterelle, Frédéric
Big man (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Kenji, Roullier, Philippe
Dionysius II (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakao, Ryusei, Roullier, Philippe
Horiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru, Beaucaire, Nicolas
Joshima (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Tomokazu
Joshima's wife (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shinohara, Emi
King (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Namikawa, Daisuke, Laisné, Grégory
Madam (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Atsuko, Pâris, Christine
Melos (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakai, Masato, Méyère, Bruno
Melos' Sister (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Mikako
Mitsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Endou, Aya
Ojousan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko
Sayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawata, Taeko
Serinentius (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Shigeko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kotani, Tomoko
Shizuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya, Desplaces, Catherine
Tsuneko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Park, Romi, Billault, Christèle
Widow (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuda, Shouko
Yoshiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko, Lambotte, Jessie

Staff:

Hashimoto, Kentarou (Producer)
Hattori, Yuuta (Producer)
Nakamoto, Kenji (Producer)
Toyoda, Satoki (Producer)
Tanaka, Shou (Assistant Producer)
Araki, Tetsurou (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Asaka, Morio (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Ishizuka, Atsuko (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Screenplay)
Miya, Shigeyuki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design)
Nakamura, Ryousuke (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation)
Honda, Yasunori (Sound Director)
Hirao, Miho (Episode Director)
Hosokawa, Hideki (Episode Director)
Kume, Kazunari (Episode Director)
Tsuruoka, Koujirou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Watanabe, Kotono (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Abe, Mika (Script)
Kawashima, Sumino (Script)
Kobayashi, Yuji (Script)
Sakaguchi, Ango (Script, Original Creator)
Suzuki, Satoshi (Script)
Kanemori, Yoshinori (Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
Nishita, Masayoshi (Storyboard)
Takahashi, Atsushi (Storyboard)
Taniuchi, Hideki (Theme Song Composition, Music)
Abiru, Takahiko (Key Animation)
Aida, Asami (2nd Key Animation)
Aikyou, Yukiko (2nd Key Animation)
Akino, Chie (Key Animation)
Akutagawa, Ryuunosuke (Original Creator)
Aoki, Katsushi (Background Art)
Azuma, Ryouta (Animation Check, In-Between Animation)
Dazai, Osamu (Original Creator)
Fujita, Mayumi (Key Animation)
Fujita, Kenji (Director of Photography)
Fujiwara, Hiroki (Animation Director)
Fujiwara, Natsuko (Key Animation)
Furuzumi, Chiaki (Key Animation)
Hamakawa, Shuujirou (Key Animation)
Hashimoto, Satoshi (Color Design)
Hayashi, Youko (In-Between Animation)
Hinata, Masaki (Key Animation)
Hirano, Yuuichi (Key Animation)
Horikawa, Yoshinori (Color Design)
Hosoi, Mieko (Character Design, Key Animation, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
Igarashi, Shinichi (Director of Photography)
Igawa, Reina (Key Animation)
Iida, Hiroyoshi (Key Animation)
Imakado, Takuya (In-Between Animation)
Imamura, Taiki (Key Animation)
... and 95 more staff

News:

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