Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
Series Overview
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).
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1 Season • 34 Episodes
30 min per episode
1986 – 1987
Premiered: Fri, Apr 25, 1986
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 34: “Friendship”
Based on the book by Saneatsu Mushanokōji.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fumio Kurokawa, Eiji Okabe
Department Leadership Roster
Eiji Okabe
Director
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What is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature 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).
How many seasons does Animated Classics of Japanese Literature have?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Key cast members in Animated Classics of Japanese Literature include Not specified.
Who created or directed Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature was developed and directed by Fumio Kurokawa, Eiji Okabe.