Yaguchi Yatora is liked by his high school classmates, and he gets good grades in school, but he feels an emptiness inside. He is having trouble with an assignment to paint a favorite landscape in his art class. After much deliberation, he decides to paint "Blue Shibuya at Dawn". While painting, he feels that he can express himself for the first time. His interest in art develops, and he decides to apply to the best art university in Japan, but he faces major hurdles, including talented rivals and art that does not have a correct answer. (Source: AsianWiki) ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Blue Period" (ブルーピリオド) by Yamaguchi Tsubasa (山口つばさ). Edit Translation
- English
- ภาษาไทย
- Español
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: ブルーピリオド
- Also Known As: Buruu Piriodo
- Director: Hagiwara Kentaro
- Screenwriter: Yoshida Reiko
- Genres: Life, Youth, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Maeda Gordon in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Maeda Gordon in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Maeda GordonYaguchi Yatora / "Yakkun"Main Role -
![Takahashi Fumiya in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Takahashi Fumiya in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Takahashi FumiyaAyukawa Ryuji / "Yuka"Support Role -
![Itagaki Rihito in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Itagaki Rihito in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Itagaki RihitoTakahashi Yotasuke / "Sekai"Support Role -
![Sakurada Hiyori in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Sakurada Hiyori in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Sakurada HiyoriMori MaruSupport Role -
![Yakushimaru Hiroko in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Yakushimaru Hiroko in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Yakushimaru HirokoSaeki MasakoSupport Role -
![Eguchi Noriko in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)]( "Eguchi Noriko in Blue Period Japanese Movie (2024)")
Eguchi NorikoOba MayuSupport Role
Reviews
Watch Blue Period for Inspiration, but Don’t Expect Perfection
Blue Period tells the story of Yatora, a high school student excelling academically but feeling unfulfilled in life. When he unexpectedly discovers a passion for painting, he embarks on a journey to pursue art despite the challenges ahead.First off: as someone unfamiliar with the original Blue Period manga or anime, the story was entirely new to me, so I may view it differently than fans of the source material.
The Good: The soundtrack is fantastic and fits perfectly with the film's emotional tone. There were some creative choices I found intriguing, especially the use of CGI to visualize the main character's imagination—it added an extra layer of immersion. The storyline includes some inspiring, motivational moments that stick with you and the artwork featured throughout the film is absolutely beautiful.
The Not So Good: At times, the story felt a bit predictable, following a familiar path. It’s also clear that this is an adaptation, and unfortunately, some characters don’t get enough screentime for their motivations to come through clearly. As a result, their actions can feel underdeveloped, which makes it harder for the audience to connect with them. In my opinion, the directing and editing were occasionally uneven, leading to some awkward transitions. Lastly, while some actors stood out with strong performances, others didn’t quite hit the mark.
Overall, Blue Period delivers an inspiring coming-of-age story with stunning visuals and a solid message, though some narrative and pacing issues hold it back from fully reaching its potential.
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