Overview
An animated adaptation of six classical Japanese literature pieces, including No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku) and Run, Melos (Hashire, Melos) by Osamu Dazai, Kokoro by Natsume Souseki, Hell Screen (Jigoku Hen) and The Spider's Thread (Kumo no Ito) by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and In the Forest, Under Cherries in Full Bloom (Sakura no Mori no Mankai no Shita) by Ango Sakaguchi.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Aoi Bungaku is a 12 episode anime series that is comprised of adaptations of six Japanese literary classics. The stories included are 'No Longer Human' and 'Run, Melos!' by Osamu Dazai, 'In the Forest, Under the Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom' by Ango Sakaguchi, 'Kokoro' by Natsume Soseki, and 'The Spider's Thread' and 'Hell Screen' by Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Masato Sakai
Moerus
Atsuko Tanaka
Madam
Wataru Takagi
Horiki
Mamiko Noto
Yoshiko
Romi Park
Tsuneko
Miho Miyagawa
Pharmacy Owner (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
Shizuko
Ai Horanai
waitress
Tomoko Kotani
Shigeko
Yasushi Miyabayashi
Master
Nana Mizuki
Akiko
Taeko Kawata
Chiyo
Frequently Asked Questions
An animated adaptation of six classical Japanese literature pieces, including No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku) and Run, Melos (Hashire, Melos) by Osamu Dazai, Kokoro by Natsume Souseki, Hell Screen (Jigoku...
Aoi Bungaku Series has 1 season with 12 episodes.
Aoi Bungaku Series premiered on October 10, 2009.
No, Aoi Bungaku Series has ended. The final episode aired on December 26, 2009.
Aoi Bungaku Series originally aired on Nippon TV. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Aoi Bungaku Series has a rating of 6.8/10 based on user reviews.
Aoi Bungaku Series is classified as Animation, Drama, Mystery.