Synopsis
Continues the story of Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
A compelling anthology of animated adaptations highlighting selected masterpieces of modern Japanese literature. Crafted to appeal to a broad audience, this series showcases the diverse richness and distinctive essence of Japanese literary works developed over the past century. Featuring stories from Higuchi Ichiyo's "Takekurabe," Mori Ogai's "The Dancing Girl," and Natsume Soseki's "Botchan," through to Nobel laureate Kawabata Yasunari's "The Izu Dancer" and Mishima Yukio's "The Sound of Waves," the collection includes celebrated authors who have defined the course of Japanese literature.
In this installment
Two episodes originally omitted from the main broadcast—one based on Masao Kume's Student Days and the other on Saneatsu Mushanokoji's The Friend Who Didn't Believe in Friendship—were later aired as special broadcasts on TV Asahi the following year.
