Ningen Shikkaku: Director's Cut-ban
A theatrical film version of Madhouse's Aoi Bungaku Series anime. The film will re-edit the four episodes based on Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human (Ningen Shikkaku) novel, which have character designs inspired by manga artist and novel illustrator Takeshi Obata. This "director's cut" will include new "navigation" footage which is being created specifically for the film with narrator Masato Sakai.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 人間失格 ディレクターズカット版 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, History |
| Director | Morio Asaka |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (34 votes) |
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This director's cut constructs a haunting journey by re-editing the narrative into a more immersive, psychological flow. It relies on Obata-inspired character designs and oppressive visuals to explore the protagonist's fractured psyche and his performance of normalcy.
What lingers after viewing is the profound sense of alienation and the chilling beauty of its animation, which captures despair with raw power. A demanding but essential experience for fans of literary animation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Morio Asaka
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Watch in a single, uninterrupted sitting, prepared for a bleak but visually stunning historical drama.
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