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Animated Classics of Japanese Literature (1986) - krato

Animated Classics of Japanese Literature

Animated Classics of Japanese Literature (1986)

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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).

Animation Drama

Director: Eiji Okabe

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The Izu Dancer

E1 - The Izu Dancer

Apr 25, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

The Sound of Waves Part 1: The Awakening of Spring

E2 - The Sound of Waves Part 1: The Awakening of Spring

May 2, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

The Sound of Waves Part 2: The Storm of Summer

E3 - The Sound of Waves Part 2: The Storm of Summer

May 9, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

The Grave of the Wild Chrysanthemum

E4 - The Grave of the Wild Chrysanthemum

May 16, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

The wind blows

E5 - The wind blows

May 23, 1986 - 30m

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The fruit of Olympus

E6 - The fruit of Olympus

May 30, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

Botchan: The New Teacher's Wrath!

E7 - Botchan: The New Teacher's Wrath!

Jun 6, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

Botchan: Exterminate Red-Shirt!

E8 - Botchan: Exterminate Red-Shirt!

Jun 13, 1986 - 30m

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From "Harmonium and fish town" in Wandering Days

E9 - From "Harmonium and fish town" in Wandering Days

Jun 20, 1986 - 30m

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The Dancing Girl

E10 - The Dancing Girl

Jun 27, 1986 - 30m

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Asunaro Story

E11 - Asunaro Story

Jul 4, 1986 - 30m

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A Roadside Stone: Dreams of Middle School

E12 - A Roadside Stone: Dreams of Middle School

Jul 18, 1986 - 30m

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A Roadside Stone: Hard Times

E13 - A Roadside Stone: Hard Times

Jul 25, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

Growing Up

E14 - Growing Up

Aug 1, 1986 - 30m

No overview available.

The priest of Mount Kōya

E15 - The priest of Mount Kōya

Aug 8, 1986 - 30m

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A Ghost Story (Kaidan): The Song of Hoichi

E16 - A Ghost Story (Kaidan): The Song of Hoichi

Aug 15, 1986 - 30m

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The Incident in the Bedroom Suburb

E17 - The Incident in the Bedroom Suburb

Aug 29, 1986 - 30m

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A Voice from Heaven

E18 - A Voice from Heaven

Sep 5, 1986 - 30m

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The Theatre of Life

E19 - The Theatre of Life

Sep 12, 1986 - 30m

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Season of the sun: A dangerous youth

E20 - Season of the sun: A dangerous youth

Sep 19, 1986 - 30m

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The Tale of Shunkin

E21 - The Tale of Shunkin

Oct 3, 1986 - 30m

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Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 1: The Lucky Adventurer of the Kodokan Dojo

E22 - Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 1: The Lucky Adventurer of the Kodokan Dojo

Oct 17, 1986 - 30m

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Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 2: Deadly Mountain Thunder

E23 - Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 2: Deadly Mountain Thunder

Oct 24, 1986 - 30m

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Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 3: Battle at Ukyo ga Hara

E24 - Sanshiro the Judoist Chapter 3: Battle at Ukyo ga Hara

Oct 31, 1986 - 30m

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E25 - The harp of Burma Part 1: Noplace like home

Nov 7, 1986 - 30m

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The harp of Burma Part 2: Song of separation

E26 - The harp of Burma Part 2: Song of separation

Nov 14, 1986 - 30m

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A Walker in the Attic

E27 - A Walker in the Attic

Nov 21, 1986 - 30m

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A Psychological Test

E28 - A Psychological Test

Nov 28, 1986 - 30m

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A Red Room

E29 - A Red Room

Dec 5, 1986 - 30m

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The New Story of Tōno

E30 - The New Story of Tōno

Dec 12, 1986 - 30m

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The Martyr

E31 - The Martyr

Dec 19, 1986 - 30m

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The Story of Koyasu Dog

E32 - The Story of Koyasu Dog

Dec 26, 1986 - 30m

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Student Days

E33 - Student Days

Oct 8, 1987 - 30m

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E34 - Friendship

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Anime Info (MyAnimeList)

MAL Score: 6.96 (464)
Rank: #4957
Studios: Nippon Animation
Source: Other
Season: spring 1986
Status: Finished Airing

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