Now, how I wish all of them would be as good as this one.
Aoi Bungaku is divided into 6 stories and each one of them has its own charm. Each has its own style of art and it makes the story unique on a different level.
Story #1 : No Longer Human - This may be the darkest of all the stories, and is the longest one. It revolves around a man who just cannot seem to find his true purpose (well, at least that's how i see it).
Story #2 : In The Woods Beneath the Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom - At first, I thought that it was a comedy/musical of some sort. It is the least serious of all the stories but it is as thought provoking as the last.
Story #3 : Kokoro - The lovestory with a very interesting approach to it. Its unconventional storytelling is what makes it so moving.
Story #4 : Run, Melos - The usual story about friendship told in a not-so-usual way (seems like a story is encompassed within a story)
Story #5 : The Spider's Thread - Bloody and Jigoku-Shoujo-kind of creepy
Story #6 : Hell Screen - Somewhat connected to #5 --- Eye-Opening Art indeed!
I will not go to lengths and over-analyze. All I can say is that this is highly recommended and I would leave the others to just see it for themselves.
Personal Preferences: Kokoro (best story) and Run, Melos (best art)
"They are evergreen because they are masterpieces." --- and I don't doubt that they are...
