Blue Period

ブルーピリオド ‧ Movie ‧ 2024
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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
  • Русский
  • Français
  • Country: Japan
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: Aug 9, 2024
  • Duration: 1 hr. 55 min.
  • Score: 7.9 (scored by 437 users)
  • Ranked: #3041
  • Popularity: #6950
  • Content Rating: G - All Ages

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Completed
LenaKove
7 people found this review helpful
Oct 6, 2024
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

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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The Butterfly Flower Award1
5 people found this review helpful
Jul 12, 2025
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Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

"Your lines are your emotions"

If you imagine a rabbit is blue then the rabbit is blue. Adapted from a manga, Blue Period was a gentle coming of age story about a high school boy going through the motions until he discovers his passion. I have not read the manga so my review will be based solely on the film.

High schooler Yaguchi Yatora excels at academics and after classes hangs out with his three best friends. Life would seem to be perfect, but he’s merely going through the motions. He finds no meaning or thrill in his days until he’s forced to take an art class. In one blue moment, he discovers his zing and something that makes life worthwhile. He throws himself into his artwork, fighting to make up for a lack of natural talent with determined enthusiasm.

Full disclosure, this kind of film is my jam. I am a frustrated artist and love watching other people perform miracles on paper and canvas even when it is fictional. This was not a film with twists and turns, in fact it was quite predictable. Yet I still enjoyed watching Yatora’s artistic journey as well as his internal journey. Forever comparing himself to others and lacking in confidence, Blue Period explored his steady growth as an artist and as a young man. This film was far from perfect, but for me it was soothing and motivational

The supporting characters were given little time. Ayukawa Yuka (Ryuji), a young transwoman, received most of the attention outside of Yatora. For the most part, the writers were sensitive and showed the prejudice she faced especially within her own family. I disliked how Yatora continued to refer to her by her masculine name instead of her chosen name, other than that he strove to be a friend to her. And Yuka gave him the advice and push forward he often needed. The other supporting characters were there to fill in the canvas.

Blue Period had no villains except for the brutal inner critic that lives within all of us. Yatora came to understand that regardless of how “flimsy and pathetic” people appeared to be, everyone deserved to be loved. Through his art, Yatora began to really see the people and world around him. He learned to stop comparing himself to others and focused on his own path that held mistakes but also wonderful bursts of insight and creative innovation. Inspiration is contagious…pass it on!

"They can't create what I can, a world all my own."

11 July 2025

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Details

  • Title: Blue Period
  • Type: Movie
  • Format: Feature Film
  • Country: Japan
  • Release Date: Aug 9, 2024
  • Duration: 1 hr. 55 min.
  • Content Rating: G - All Ages

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  • Score: 7.9 (scored by 437 users)
  • Ranked: #3041
  • Popularity: #6950
  • Watchers: 1,828

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