Melos
main character
SPECIAL
4.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 68 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 7, 1981
- Season
- Winter 1981
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Tomoharu Katsumata
- Original creator
- Osamu Dazai
- Music
- Katsuhiro Tsunobou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
1h 8m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Marriage79%Travel79%Conspiracy79%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Foreign60%Classic Literature50%Mythology20%
overview details
Synopsis
Melos, a Greek country man gets arrested accused of conspiracy against the king. The king gives him three days to travel to his sister's wedding while Selinentius the sculptor and friend of Melos stays as a hostage. Will he get back in time before the king executes Selinentius instead of him?
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Hashire Melos (1981)?
Only if you enjoy drama, especially stories with historical, marriage, travel.
Reception is lukewarm: 45/100 on AniList, with 10% of 194 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
13.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 1 h 8 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Dazai
- Director
- Tomoharu Katsumata
- Music
- Katsuhiro Tsunobou
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hashire Melos (1992), Blue Literature Series, Hashire Melos
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Hashire Melos (1981) FAQ
How many episodes does Hashire Melos (1981) have?
Hashire Melos (1981) has 1 episodes of about 68 minutes each, roughly 1 h 8 min in total.
Is Hashire Melos (1981) finished?
Yes. Hashire Melos (1981) has finished airing — the final episode aired February 7, 1981.
Is there a season 2 of Hashire Melos (1981)?
No sequel is listed for Hashire Melos (1981) as of October 2026.
Is Hashire Melos (1981) based on a other source?
Yes. Hashire Melos (1981) adapts the other source by Osamu Dazai.
Who animated Hashire Melos (1981)?
Hashire Melos (1981) was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Tomoharu Katsumata.