Melos
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SPECIAL
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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?
Should you watch Hashire Melos (1981)?
Hashire Melos (1981) has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100 — 10% of 194 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 373 AniList users who started it, 13.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 287 have finished it.
At about 1 h 8 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially historical, marriage, travel, conspiracy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
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.