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Animated Classics of Japanese Literature (1986)

TV Series ★ 7.5 30 min

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).

Eiji Okabe Director

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Released
April 25, 1986
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0294182
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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).
Who created Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature was created by Eiji Okabe.
When was Animated Classics of Japanese Literature released?
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature is a 1986 animation, drama series.
Where can I watch Animated Classics of Japanese Literature?
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