Blue Period

Yatora is a high school student who maintains a facade of perfection through high grades and a wide social circle. Despite his outward success, he finds his life monotonous until he discovers a painting in an art studio. This encounter sparks a deep passion for painting, leading him to pursue a career in art and aim for admission into the Tokyo University of the Arts. As he immerses himself in this new world, he discovers that the pursuit of artistic excellence is challenging and unforgiving.

This Japanese comedy-drama was directed by Kentaro Hagiwara, following his 2017 film Tokyo Ghoul. The screenplay was written by Reiko Yoshida. The film features a cast including Gordon Maeda as Yatora Yaguchi, alongside Fumiya Takahashi, Rihito Itagaki, Hiyori Sakurada, Sena Nakajima, and Ikuho Akiya. Produced by companies such as Kodansha and Warner Bros. Japan, the movie has a runtime of 115 minutes. Since its release on August 9, 2024, it has received a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 326 votes.