Aoi Bungaku Series
Aoi Bungaku Series is a 12-episode anime that adapts six iconic Japanese literary works, each exploring unique themes through psychological and historical storytelling.
CHARACTERS
Youzou Ooba
Wealthy congressman's son, rebellious artist, joins resistance, fails, attempts double suicide.
Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru, Sakai Masato
Kandata
A merciless, sadistic bandit who finds joy in killing, Kandata's greed ultimately dooms him in the afterlife.
Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru
K
Independent monk, studying religion, commits suicide after unrequited love.
Portrayed by Koyama Rikiya
Akiko
A manipulative, demonic beauty who controls Shigemaru through cruelty and insatiable desires, demanding gruesome acts for her amusement.
Portrayed by Mizuki Nana
Sensei
Portrayed by Sakai Masato
Takada
A playwright haunted by a past trauma, Takada struggles to adapt a Greek tale, his memories hindering his creative process.
Portrayed by Kiuchi Hidenobu
Yoshihide
Celebrated painter Yoshihide defies a king, depicting the people's suffering in his final masterpiece.
Portrayed by Sakai Masato
Shigemaru
Reclusive mountain bandit, Shigemaru, lives with seven wives, robs travelers, and believes cherry blossoms cause madness.
Portrayed by Sakai Masato
DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS
Studio
Madhouse
Season
Fall 2009
Start Date
2009-10-11
End Date
2009-12-27
Episodes
12
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