Blue Period

Thought-provoking inner dialogues and an interesting story about defining oneself (as an artist) are completely overshadowed by poor direction, clonky animation, and a sub-plot (Ryuji’s relationship with their family), which, while interesting, never really fits within the overarching story. Side characters are all one-dimensional, except for Ryuji, who, again, is poorly integrated into the plot. If you don’t mind any of these, you’ll probably enjoy the series. But ultimately everything happening outside of the protagonist’s head is just poorly written. This would’ve probably been a 6 or 7 at least if the protagonist’s voice actor was as good as Kyon’s in the Haruhi series.

One of those shows which make you feel like picking up a new hobby. From this quite simple script arises an uplifting story that will leave you slightly sad it's over in only twelve episodes, but at the same time happy you to got to experience that much in the first place. It's not perfect. Certain elements could have been flashed out a bit better. Characters could have been a bit more rounded and with better depth and emotion. But overall it's an entertaining show about a guy who stumbles upon his passion, quite literally, for art and painting. There's not much to spoil since story is quite simple. It is, however, well worth the watch even though it will feel a bit too dramatic at moments and perhaps slightly lacking of a better ending. Barakamon is still a better experience, but the two share a lot of similarities.

I feel like blue period is not an anime for everyone. At least for me as an artist I enjoyed it a lot, I even came to identify with some parts, such as how stressful it is compared to other artists even when you are just starting to draw. In order not to make this long, I will divide this mini analysis into 3 parts: Characters, plot and music and animation. CHARACTERS: Yatora (protagonist): I think that with Yatora, if you are not an artist, or someone who wants to dedicate yourself to art, you would not be able to empathize, or identify much with the character. But if I'm sure of one thing, it's that Yatora's evolution, at least in the anime, is very marked. He always gave me the feeling that he is the type of character who says "if you want something, work for it." Ryuuji: I feel that blue period is one of the few animes that knows how to perfectly adapt a trans character without controversy, and even makes us empathize with it. Even if Ryuuji did not have as much prominence as I wanted, she had, in my opinion, almost all of the scenes in the anime. Of the other characters I only highlight Yotasuke and Kuwana, and Haruka because of his design, although not much is said about him. Plot: The plot, I feel like it's not a big deal, but it's still engaging, Blue Period has some very human characters that make you empathize with them more and more and make you want to see more of it. And like I said, the plot isn't a big deal, it's just watching Yatora become a great painter. Music and animation: The music, although not memorable at all, is good, at least the opening is decent. The animation is neither good nor bad, it just improves a lot in important scenes, but overall I have no complaints. Extra: sorry if it is incoherent in some parts, I translated it into English with Google xD Characters: 9/10 Plot: 7.8/10 Music and animation: 7.5/10 Final score: 8.5/10 Favorite character: Madoka Ryuuji

(Spanish review below). I don't know how to begin to describe how much I loved Blue Period. The funny thing is that for years I thought I wouldn't like it. I don't know exactly why. I thought it would be about a simple art club, but it's so much more than that. The main reason I liked anime is because of the place art has in it. The themes that are addressed around art, how the characters experience art and why they chose it as a way of life. I was never good at visual art, but I enjoy it a lot and I like to learn as much as possible about what's behind the art pieces. In that sense, Blue Period gave me everything. I also really liked the technical parts and found them VERY interesting, although the relationship of the characters with their own art was the best of all. I really liked the animation and the drawing style. The mangaka has a particular style that is very expressive. The characters seemed very real to me. They all have their own demons and are vulnerable, but stubborn. Everyone has a different relationship with art and a different way of expressing themselves through it. Everyone also has different goals and purposes when it comes to art. I really liked Yatora. I connected a lot with him and found him to be an admirable person in terms of his tenacity and willpower. If I were him, I would have probably given up much earlier or not even tried. My favorite character, on the other hand, was Ryuuji. I didn't expect to find a character from the LGBTQAI+ community in Blue Period, although I probably should have, considering its subject. What I liked most is that Ryuuji is not simply a scapegoat or the laughing stock of the anime, but a real person who is trying to make a place for themselves in the world just like the rest of the characters. And, above all, I liked their relationship with Yatora. Considering that it is not an anime that focuses on the subject of sexuality and gender, I think it is important that the subject is taken with the seriousness it deserves. In that sense, Ryuuji, or Yuka, is not Yatora's weird friend, but simply their friend. I found the scene at the motel beautiful. Watching Blue Period made me miss being surrounded by art or studying art a lot, and it also encouraged me to do it again. I recommend it to anyone, but especially to art fans like me. I will definitely be watching a second season if it comes out, but in the meantime I will jump to the manga because I really like the author's style. ... No sé cómo comenzar a describir lo mucho que amé Blue Period. Lo gracioso es que, por años, pensé que no me gustaría. No sé exactamente por qué. Pensé que trataría de un simple club de arte, pero es muchísimo más que eso. La razón principal por la que me gustó el anime es por el lugar que el arte ocupa en este. Los temas que se abordan en torno al arte, cómo los personajes viven el arte y por qué es que lo eligieron como forma de vida. Nunca fui buena para el arte visual, pero lo disfruto mucho y me gusta aprender lo más posible sobre lo que hay detrás de las obras. En ese sentido, Blue Period me lo dio todo. Las partes técnicas también me gustaron mucho y me parecieron MUY interesantes, aunque la relación de los personajes con su propio arte fue lo mejor de todo. La animación y el estilo de dibujo me gustaron muchísimo. La mangaka tiene un estilo particular que resulta muy expresivo. Los personajes me parecieron muy reales. Todos tienen sus propios demonios y son vulnerables, pero obstinados. Cada uno tiene una relación diferente con el arte y una forma diferente de expresarse a través de él. También cada uno tiene metas y propósitos diferentes en cuanto al arte se refiere. Yatora me gustó muchísimo. Conecté mucho con él y me resultó una persona admirable en cuanto a su tenacidad y su fuerza de voluntad. Yo en su lugar seguro hubiese abandonado mucho antes o ni siquiera lo hubiera intentado. Mi personaje favorito, por otro lado, fue Ryuuji. No esperaba encontrarme a un personaje de la comunidad LGBTQAI+ en Blue Period, aunque seguro tendría que haberlo hecho, teniendo en cuenta su temática. Lo que más me gustó es que Ryuuji no es simplemente un chivo expiatorio o el hazme reír del anime, sino una persona real que está intentando hacerse un lugar en el mundo igual que el resto de personajes. Y, sobre todo, me gustó su relación con Yatora. Teniendo en cuenta que no es un anime que se centre en la temática de sexualidad y género, me parece importante que se tomara el tema con la seriedad que merece. En ese sentido, Ryuuji, o Yuka, no es el amigo raro de Yatora, sino simplemente su amigo. La escena en el motel me pareció preciosa. Ver Blue Period me hizo extrañar mucho estar rodeada de arte o estudiando arte, además me incentivó a hacerlo nuevamente. Se lo recomiendo a cualquier persona, pero sobre todo a aficionados al arte como yo. Sin duda estaré viendo una segunda temporada si sale, pero mientras tanto saltaré al manga porque el estilo de la autora me gusta mucho.

In today’s world, it’s almost laughable to see a realistic manga dealing with anime. The current trend is dominated by isekai (otherworld) works, and pieces that demand thought from viewers have long since become nearly extinct, with the 2010s marking the end of such works. Yet, despite this, a realistic manga aimed at those still craving such content was released in Japan. At the perfect moment when realism was needed, the author astutely grasped the demand and delivered this work. Plot Summary: Every night, Yaguchi, a high school junior, drinks and smokes with his friends in Shibuya while watching soccer, only to faithfully attend school in the mornings. As he nears the end of his second year, it's time to choose a career path. One day, after realizing he left his cigarettes in the art room during class, he goes back after school and finds himself speechless at the majesty of a senior’s F100-sized painting. He wonders, “Could I ever create such a painting?” Later, when tasked in art class to create a piece of his own choosing, Yaguchi decides to capture the early morning scene of Shibuya. Despite his unfamiliarity with drawing, he uses a pencil to sketch the buildings and applies primary colors like sky blue and purple to the background. Though his drawing is amateurish, it gains unexpected recognition from others. For the first time, Yaguchi feels both pride in his work and the joy of being acknowledged, bringing him to tears. Later, Yaguchi asks his art teacher an existential question: “There’s no guarantee I can make a living, so what’s the merit in going to art school?” The teacher responds, “You’ll get to see works from your peers, have hands-on experiences, and access resources and materials. You’ll also have many opportunities to showcase your work and learn a variety of techniques. That said, not going to art school doesn’t mean you can’t be a good artist. There are many great pieces made as a hobby. But, you see, ‘You can just keep it as a hobby’—that’s adult thinking. People who don’t put in the effort never truly like anything. Isn’t it natural to give the most weight to what you love in life?” (When I first encountered this part, I thought it wasn’t just about art school. It’s a theme that resonates with students choosing between fields like business for job security or pursuing their dreams in humanities, such as literature, history, philosophy, or aesthetics. I was particularly struck by the phrase “keeping what you love as a hobby is adult thinking,” finding it to be incredibly profound. I think this concept can also explain the debate in reading communities about whether one should pursue being a writer or not.) Inspired by the teacher’s words, Yaguchi quickly resolves to attend art school, though his family’s financial situation is not favorable. He sets his sights solely on Tokyo University of the Arts, the most prestigious national art school. The teacher warns him that the competition ratio is 200:1, trying to intimidate him, but Yaguchi doesn’t back down. From then on, he begins taking his first steps toward his dream, drawing large volumes of art every day. Highlights of the Work: The author, being a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts herself, perfectly recreates the tensions, mindset, and various experiences of an art school aspirant. Yaguchi’s daily struggles in preparing for the entrance exam will resonate with those studying for entrance exams today. It highlights the idea that studying is an endless dialogue with oneself—constantly questioning and thinking critically. The portrayal of how the characters deal with the stress of exams and unexpected challenges is extremely detailed. Watching how Yaguchi and his friends each cope with these situations is a fascinating element of the story. The relationship between effort and wandering. Goethe’s Faust comes to mind: "As long as man strives, he errs." Yaguchi continuously strives, yet constantly wavers. What is the relationship between effort and wandering? What do effort and wandering mean to people? This manga shows the joy of both internal and external growth. Observing Yaguchi’s development and seeing him grow through his own eyes is a delightful experience. Despair and realization. When does one feel despair? It differs for everyone. Yaguchi often feels despair when his efforts don’t bear fruit or when he feels inferior to internal rivals. However, through that despair comes realization—realizing that even the most brilliant people are still human, and that everyone struggles in their own way. One of the messages this work conveys: college entrance is not everything. After entering university, new challenges and difficulties await the characters. University is merely the starting point, not the destination. In today’s world, it’s almost laughable to see a realistic manga dealing with anime. The current trend is dominated by isekai (otherworld) works, and pieces that demand thought from viewers have long since become nearly extinct, with the 2010s marking the end of such works. Yet, despite this, a realistic manga aimed at those still craving such content was released in Japan. At the perfect moment when realism was needed, the author astutely grasped the demand and delivered this work. Plot Summary: Every night, Yaguchi, a high school junior, drinks and smokes with his friends in Shibuya while watching soccer, only to faithfully attend school in the mornings. As he nears the end of his second year, it's time to choose a career path. One day, after realizing he left his cigarettes in the art room during class, he goes back after school and finds himself speechless at the majesty of a senior’s F100-sized painting. He wonders, “Could I ever create such a painting?” Later, when tasked in art class to create a piece of his own choosing, Yaguchi decides to capture the early morning scene of Shibuya. Despite his unfamiliarity with drawing, he uses a pencil to sketch the buildings and applies primary colors like sky blue and purple to the background. Though his drawing is amateurish, it gains unexpected recognition from others. For the first time, Yaguchi feels both pride in his work and the joy of being acknowledged, bringing him to tears. Later, Yaguchi asks his art teacher an existential question: “There’s no guarantee I can make a living, so what’s the merit in going to art school?” The teacher responds, “You’ll get to see works from your peers, have hands-on experiences, and access resources and materials. You’ll also have many opportunities to showcase your work and learn a variety of techniques. That said, not going to art school doesn’t mean you can’t be a good artist. There are many great pieces made as a hobby. But, you see, ‘You can just keep it as a hobby’—that’s adult thinking. People who don’t put in the effort never truly like anything. Isn’t it natural to give the most weight to what you love in life?” (When I first encountered this part, I thought it wasn’t just about art school. It’s a theme that resonates with students choosing between fields like business for job security or pursuing their dreams in humanities, such as literature, history, philosophy, or aesthetics. I was particularly struck by the phrase “keeping what you love as a hobby is adult thinking,” finding it to be incredibly profound. I think this concept can also explain the debate in reading communities about whether one should pursue being a writer or not.) Inspired by the teacher’s words, Yaguchi quickly resolves to attend art school, though his family’s financial situation is not favorable. He sets his sights solely on Tokyo University of the Arts, the most prestigious national art school. The teacher warns him that the competition ratio is 200:1, trying to intimidate him, but Yaguchi doesn’t back down. From then on, he begins taking his first steps toward his dream, drawing large volumes of art every day. Highlights of the Work: The author, being a graduate of Tokyo …

What kind of audience does Blue Period appeal to : I am not an art person. I couldn't understand art thus people's love for it. Yet after watching Blue Period, although it may be seemed delusional to say the least, I finally am able to at least apprecaite art. This is what Blue Period is about, a teenager discovering himself and hoping there're others who'd truely understand his burning passion for art. Therefore, Blue Period is a "deep" anime suitable for people who'd gain enjoyment from contemplating what the story is trying to deliver. Even if you're not an art person like me, perhaps after watching this anime, you'd also get a new understanding about "art". Why I give the score 9/10 : · Story Telling Not to be confused with "story", the story "telling" is what I find impressive about Blue Period. Art is abstract. Even so for an anime that deeply discusses this topic. To make one understand art, is no harder than trying to make one understand math. A well thought-out and sophisticatedly crafted object that is meant to express something specific ; A delicately interrelated logic combinations that produces a result only meaningful to the logic itself . All Im trying to say is --- it is even more inconceivably hard to "tell a good" story about art. I went into the anime expecting the worse to only prove myself wrong. Blue Period is not interesting because it is an anime about art, it is interesting because it is an anime about "someone that loves art". Instead of directly make the characters talk about art, the anime takes you through the process and mindset of creating art itself with the protagonist. Just like how you would teach someone to understand math. Hence you can truely see how art is amazing, not through itself, but the how the people feel when they devote themselve to it. It's nothing but blatant and obvious that anime is a form of art, but Blue Period is an anime that has truely made me have a deep understanding of what that means. Immature, but genuine. So although there are places where it's rough around the edges, such as the animation quality etc. , solely from the fact that it was a very meaningful and enjoyable watching experience (some may think it's too high, but how many anime can truely make you feel this way let's be honest), it gets a 9/10.

the usual story of finding what you love and working hard for it, a premise that even though over used in a ton of animes, works, and thats why this is a fairly decent anime the story is nothing from the other world, and the art i cannot say anything because i dont know that much about art (the designs are decent) but from what i have learnt from all the people i know that are artist, its kinda realistic also without falling in spoilers it is kinda realistic on life on some points and charachters wich will make some weebs foam at their mouth tho and since my review wont be relevant to many people and star system tend to be shitty i will just say that if you have time to watch some random anime, choose this one, you dont have to make time for this but as soon you got free time give it a watch

more of a 8.5/10 its my first artsy fartsy anime and the way they portrayed art - was simple and interesting enough for someone who knows nothing about art. main character was also relatable with the fact that he was untalented but then his talent could be very well his hardworking nature. I liked that when the main character went to the museum, he was like uh i guess i like this because it'll brighten up the hallway - very relatable again. inspiring and nice to see. and of course, there were those talented characters in contrast. all the characters were quite likeable overall.

As an artist I enjoyed it lot's, now I'm currently collecting the manga which is also very much recommended. I thought the animation was great, stiff at times but still enjoyable. The anime really did show the struggles artists face, like working yourself to the bone or struggling with thoughts that you aren't good enough as an artist and critiquing yourself as one, it also many different characters with different looks and personalities. The anime also shown the competitiveness between artists, especially when it comes to art schools. The artstyle of the anime is also really pretty and fitting. The anime also included many many many references to actual historical and important art. As I mentioned that the anime features the characters struggles and their very own flaws, the main character faces it, as well as other characters in the show. The situations were incredibly realistic. I found myself also enjoying the character designs, everyone was unique in their own way. If you're an artist yourself, I recommend it.

i’m not even joking when i say that i had no motivation whatsoever until i watched blue period. it’s just so relieving to see yatora starting his art journey so “late” but having the energy and emotional capacity to succeed. the art style was really good and i also liked the contrast between the artwork art style and the characters’ style. yes it was kinda predictable at some point but not that much. each character was unique and messed up and i liked that and also the controversy of mindsets was a nice detail. the way the characters react to the events was very realistic and flawed and i enjoyed this (no one’s perfect anyway)definitely a must watch. i adore this.

Dedicating yourself to the world of art is not easy, and even dedicating yourself to what you like does not mean that you will always go down a path of happiness, and this is what Blue Period transmits, teaching in a realistic way, the path of some people in the world of art, and above all, being so realistic, it is easy to empathize with the characters, with whom you will feel identified because of their fears, decisions... (even if you do not dedicate yourself to art). This work not only talks about the world of art, but it goes further, it is much deeper, reaching topics such as the existential void, or how much society can suffocate you by perhaps not giving everything they expect from you. whether or not you go the way they expect you to go. We begin with perhaps the most complicated thing when wanting to dedicate yourself to this, I mean telling your family what you want to dedicate yourself to, which in this case would be the world of fine arts, and here we will see it through the main character, Yatora, You can see how much it cost him to tell his mother "Mom, I want to dedicate myself to art", because we know that art is highly stigmatized, that many do not see any way out of it. Yatora, despite being a good student, had no ambitions, he didn't know he wanted to study, he lived in a 'blue period', full of sadness and uncertainty. He liked art but he only took it as a hobby, until he saw a painting from a student in the art club and was fascinated.That's when this teenager who feels she doesn't fit in with anything or anyone, begins her new dream, leaving everything behind to dedicate herself to it body and soul. Throughout the work, concepts of art are explained, they show famous paintings and artists, but someone I am going to highlight is Picasso, well, the title of the work perhaps has to do with him and the "Blue Period" that He had between 1901 and 1904, a stage in which the artist conveyed his pain and sadness in his works. The anime was short for me, but the manga is gorgeous, Blue Period is a work that touches your soul.

I found Blue Period a pleasant anime in both its good narration and visual style. In its simplicity, the story itself looked interesting to me not only for the plot itself, but also for the way the main character developed his personal maturity and skills. Blue Period tells about the story of a young boy willing to become a painter after discovering all of a sudden his passion for painting arts. The comparison with the other anime called “Arte” might come spontaneous, and surely there’s a sort of correlation since both of them were realized by the same studio (Seven Arcs). However, I found the approach different, with Arte being set in a more ancient time and the main character already showing some innate desire or passion for art since the very beginning, while in Blue Period the main protagonist discovers this side of his life in a more gradual manner, by also slowly realizing how much this is going to change the way he communicate his emotions with other people. In doing so, there are a couple of things which I found very positive by giving this anime an extra-gear. The first one being the main protagonist facing many difficulties, with a constant perceivable sense of potential failure, rather than taking too much for granted that he will eventually succeed. The other positive thing I found is the way the world of art is depicted in general, by clearly and remarkably denoting that sense of disorientation when considering artworks, with institutions and academies from one side trying to dictate some potential standard parameters of evaluation, while people on the other side asking themselves if in the end it’s not just a question of taste based on genuine personal feeling. In this regard, this anime doesn’t miss this point and rather, it makes the main protagonist facing this long-time debated side of art, in the hope to find his way in order to develop a personal style and ultimately convince people around him, especially his mates, teachers and examiners, that he got the right vein to become an artist. All in all, I believe Blue Period it’s a quite short, soft and simple anime in its concept, but at the same time a very nicely executed one, capable of leaving me with a good and pleasant aftertaste. That’s why I feel confident to recommend it. Cheers and thanks for reading!

I really enjoyed watching the anime! I draw as a hobby from time to time, though I never got serious about it, so I really enjoy an anime about art. All the thoughts around art ring true in my ear. I also like how the MC thinks, I personally find it very relatable. His personal thoughts are pretty mature for a high schooler, which is more realistic than a typical shonen hero. This show is deeper than many current anime; for example, it highlights the debate between talent & hard work. 12 episodes are very short, the whole season is very fast and easy to watch. I definitely recommend if you're an artist (to-be) yourself!

this anime is pretty damn good- I'm dying to watch the next season when it comes out. this show inspired me as an artist with the art pieces and the progression of skills gained by yatora- its admirable and inspired a hard working spirit that people like myself, who find it hard to summon that hard working spiriting myself sometimes, find really inspiring and almost welcome, it brings it out of me too! working with hard working people is fun, especially when their character is flawed, willful but subject to molding- just like yatora's. and he's a pretty charming perspective to following along with, at least i think so!

Blue Period really just helps you to appreciate art itself, the intricacy and delicacy of each stroke of the brush, the hard thought into each element and emotion behind each colour, while watching Blue Period I felt the world around me and my vision being painted over in a new colour, showing the wonders of painting, an indirect yet point blank way to show the meaning of painting. Arts are a way for the painter to express themselves, a point of view and perspective from their eyes, on the world. One thing in Blue Period I can really appreciate is the characters and episode morals, Blue Period has 2 stories running parallel with each-other, each story reinforcing the other each episodes, feeding into the main plot and having the same moral, telling a story in a story, while seeming filler, each episode like this really isn't and are created in a way that feeds into the character and plot development, while standing out and away from the rest. There is only 1 major thing that held this back from being a higher tier of anime, or even a Top tier, is that the ending was simply just not good, there was so something missing and the ending just felt so empty and meaningless, the point of the entire anime was to solve the problems that Yaguchi and the other characters were facing and to solve them through artistic means, and finding an escape from their troubles, and sometimes to face them head on. The ending of Blue Period makes that plot point feel like it just never happened and that the whole point of the anime was for Yaguchi to pass the painting exam into a University of Arts, it's almost like nothing else happened in the story and it was all just Yaguchi painting and learning about how to use colours and composition, and that really just ruined it for me. In conclusion, Blue Period sends great messages and creates a great path for a story, and executes it really well, with a flow and meaning, but the end blocks that path and the view from the other side, and renders half the plot points from the show meaningless.

You don't have to know anything about art to enjoy this great story. Anyone that has experienced finding their passion, especially at a young age, can really relate to the main character(Yatora). You see this young boy finally find something that he loves. He puts his heart and soul into his art and you can't help but root for him. It reminds me of when I was in high school and I found my first passion. Like most kids it was a sport; for me it was wrestling. I saw myself in Yatora. We both put every breath into our craft, trying to hone our craft because we loved it. Blue Period was a great anime that I'm sure anyone can enjoy.

" my wish is blue, the frustation and pain are red." this adaptation is decent, I must say that reading the original work is much more exciting, engaging and better developed, it all begins with a boy who begins to see art in the settings of his daily life and finds a new world that he would never expect , suddenly everything changes for him, now the disgusting center of shibukawa at dawn is a beautiful blue sky that gives him peace. The things that I appreciate the most in this series are the reflection of the human body, the human body is an art, it is an expression, ryuji is an art made of character, expressing, it represents family, loneliness, sex and gender, fashion, aesthetics, so many concepts of today's society, that is why he is a very important character. yatora is growing and understanding many things, everything around him inspires or affects him, expressing feelings and ideas on paper, and colors and shapes. As a person who draws since the day he was born, I know that representing things as you like is beautiful, he faces constructive criticism of his artistic works, seeing points of view, makes him doubt his talent and originality. The truth is that nobody is Da Vinci, but you can be yourself drawing, feel comfortable with what you do with your time, and that is the most beautiful feeling when drawing. "everblue" performed by omoinotake, is a very beautiful song that represents the art of the series very well. "This novel changes scenery as it turns the page, but even if the calendar keeps changing, I will do it" "My life will one day be coloured, this colorless rain will one day be able to draw a rainbow, in my life I will decide what color to end with , because even tears are drawn and painted on this canvas" this work is beautiful, I will always recommend the original manga before the anime, but this also works, I think this anime is for a certain audience that is going through a similar moment or that enjoys the illustration as much as the characters, here ends the review.

I was looking for an anime to watch when I came across Blue Period. The art style and cover caught my eye, so I read the description of the anime and decided to give it a watch. Here's my review: - - The negative parts of Blue Period: The characters sometimes don't always look the same in some frames. For example, when Ryuji was talking to their grandma, Ryuji's character looked all sorts of weird; the head shape wasn't right, the face looked out of proportions, etc. The animation could also have been better since it looks a bit choppy sometimes. - - The positive parts of Blue Period: Sure, the story is a bit cliché, but at least Yatora wasn't talented so he had to work hard in order to make it to the top. I enjoyed Blue Period because it kept me hooked to the story, and there were also some marvelous characters with well-written backstories and personalities. (I also like art so that's another reason why I like Blue Period lol) Despite the animation being a bit weird, I still think the art style looks pretty nice. The sound in Blue Period was also pretty nice. The opening music (Omoinotake - Everblue) was very good, and I actually didn't want to skip the opening. The ending music (mol-74 - Replica) was also great, and I didn't want to skip the outro as well. - - Although the anime was a bit rushed, I still think it was a good anime. Blue Period managed to keep a coherent story throughout all of the 12 episodes.

I'll try not to include any spoilers as it is my first ever review. you'll find this show a little bit different, a little bit standing out, and it's totally good. I want to clarify that I like drawing so ii might've enjoyed this show a little bit more but I think anyone can still enjoy it story 8 or 7.5 out of 10 it starts with a normal guy who thinks that painting is just something so easy and anyone with talent can be good, but he finds that it's just like any other thing if you work hard enough you'll get better, but before that, he acknowledges that after he tried a competition for art at his school, cause he felt inspired . then after seeing one painting that thrilled him and pulled him over, he thinks of going to art school,and so the journey starts. art 7.5 out of 10 ironically for a show, that talks about art they don't have the most detailed art but it's just fine cause they have a nice style to it and I think it looks beautiful as it is. characters 7 out of 10 some characters have depth in them and some don't but I think they focused on the right ones some times you see beyond the feeling of the character and you can feel yourself in the MC sometimes when he's struggling sound 7 out of 10 i don't focus much on the sound but it fine enjoyment 10 out of 10 i felt sad when the MC was struggling, even the other characters and I felt happy every time they made it till the end and after finishing the show I am happy about the story and think it's great and describes everyone's daily struggles and going through them overall I give it 9 out of 10 its pretty decent and enjoyable and it does have a good story

When I heard about this show, I really didn't think much of it. All I saw was that it was on my Netflix homepage. Eventually I decided to start it. As someone who is not particularly super into art / the making of art, this show did an amazing job of grasping every second of my attention. Sure the animation isn't the best, that's expected from a studio like this. However, scenes stayed extremely true to the manga which is something to appreciate. Yatora's story is an extremely captivating one and goes over a lot of the mental struggle of someone trying to find their way through the world of art. As the show kept going it not only felt like a laid back yet intense art story, but it also felt like an action filled battle with the canvas. I really do hope this show does get renewed for a second season because the manga that follows the end of season 1 is interesting and I would love to see it animated.