Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 32
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 13 h 52 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 25, 1986 – December 26, 1986
- Season
- Spring 1986
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Fumio Kurokawa
- Original creator
- Yukio Mishima, Yuuzou Yamamoto, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Souseki Natsume, Tatsuo Hori, Jirou Akagawa, Rampo Edogawa, Yasunari Kawabata
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Tags & Tropes
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
Synopsis
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). (Source: Official Website)
Should you watch Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 48% of 174 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 360 AniList users who started it, 18.6% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 198 have finished it.
At about 13 h 52 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Romance — especially historical, anthology, classic literature.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yukio Mishima
- Original creator
- Yuuzou Yamamoto
- Original creator
- Ryunosuke Akutagawa
- Original creator
- Souseki Natsume
- Original creator
- Tatsuo Hori
- Original creator
- Jirou Akagawa
- Original creator
- Rampo Edogawa
- Original creator
- Yasunari Kawabata
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Animated Classics of Japanese Literature is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Seishun Meisaku Anime (1987)
- Optional extras: Bocchan
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Animated Classics of Japanese Literature FAQ
How many episodes does Animated Classics of Japanese Literature have?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature has 32 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 13 h 52 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
About 13 h 52 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 16 days; at one hour a day, about 14 days.
Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature finished?
Yes. Animated Classics of Japanese Literature has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Yes — the story continues in Seishun Meisaku Anime (1987).
Where do I start Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Start here: Animated Classics of Japanese Literature is the first entry, followed by Seishun Meisaku Anime.
Is Animated Classics of Japanese Literature based on a other source?
Yes. Animated Classics of Japanese Literature adapts the other source by Yukio Mishima.