There are still some moments that came across as excessive but at least they managed to relate back to the main themes and ideas of the show.īut despite all these strengths it turned out to be one of the dullest shows of the season. To the credit of the author though this was not the case. Try and remember that this is an anime about art, so I went into it expecting a lot of extended metaphors that achieve nothing in the overall narrative besides sounding clever. Blue Period, in comparison, is incredibly down to earth and consistent. Similar character-driven anime will fall into a habit of forcing too much drama out of characters, detracting from the realism and relatability of the show. second, the anime does a fine job at exploring a variety of themes and concepts. Putting the actual presentation aside for a And of course, above all else, it’s about art. It’s about the differences between hard work and talent.
#MASAKO MORI SERIES#
The series is completely devoid of life and personality, and to call the finished product disappointing would be an understatement.īlue Period is about passion. But for everything it does right it also does something wrong. I’m not kidding when I say that at its core Blue Period has some of the best characters, themes, and ideas you’ll find in recent anime. This is nothing but a complete waste of what could have been a fantastic anime.
In the hopes of securing one of the five prestigious spots in his program of choice, Yatora must show that his inexperience does not define him. After receiving praise for his work, the joy he feels sends him on a journey to enter the extremely competitive Tokyo University of the Arts-a school that only accepts one in every two hundred applicants.įacing talented peers, a lack of understanding of the fine arts, and struggles to obtain his parents’ approval, Yatora is confronted by much adversity. Unable to express how he feels about the unusually breathtaking sight, he picks up a paintbrush, hoping his thoughts will be conveyed on canvas. While mulling over his predicament, Yatora finds himself staring at a vibrant landscape of Shibuya. However, beneath his carefree demeanor, Yatora does not enjoy either activity and wishes he could find something more fulfilling.
Yatora spends his days working hard to maintain his academic standing while hanging out with his equally unambitious friends. Second-year high school student Yatora Yaguchi is a delinquent with excellent grades, but is unmotivated to find his true calling in life.
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