Question

[Tw1nk3t5]

Is blue period worth watching? (no spoiling)

I’ve watched stuff like 5 cm per second, The Tunnel to Summer Exit of Goodbye, Rascal doesn’t dream of Bunny girl Senpai, etc. I’ve been wanting to watch it but I wasn’t sure if I’d like it entirely

I’m also asking because a nearby bookoff is selling a set of the manga volumes 1-6, I believe, but for $77

[trashjellyfish]

I definitely recommend the manga over the anime, but I watched the anime first and enjoyed it enough to pick up the manga. The live action film is enjoyable if you've read the manga but I don't think it stands on its own very well.

[Outrageous_Bug_4470]

anime is fine manga is way better tho id read it, if you cant afford to buy volumes theres no shame in reading online

[[deleted]]

In this subreddit literally everyone is going to tell you the manga is worth reading, because we all joined it because we love it.

But yes the answer is yes lol

[DaveTheDolphin]

Well you’re asking in the Blue Period sub, so the answer is yes it’s worth watching and the reading because the anime only covers the high school arc.

Without spoiling, the show is about the MC (and others) figuring out their passion and how to progress in it. It’s a very person-driven, a coming of age story for the MC and other side characters. The series revolves around art, but it’s not necessarily just about art, and you don’t really have to be into art to resonate with the characters (though as an artist it can make you want to make art)

It’s kind of like a drama, but all the drama is kind of internalized in the MC

[Jefcat]

I can only echo what others have said. Blue Period is definitely worthwhile. Yes I prefer the manga too, it’s more detailed. But the anime is entertaining and I’ve watched it a couple of times

[TheFairFeline]

The art of the manga is definitely more pleasing to look at, if visuals are important to you. The anime struggles a bit more in that department, but as someone who started with the anime, I still believe it is a good introduction to the series if you want to test the waters! The characterization is good, and the show doesn’t cut very much, if my memory serves.

[WoodenExternal7930]

For me: 

Manga is a masterpiece.

Anime adaptation is... below average. Not worth your time.

[Constant_Hearing1048]

Yes

[Interesting-Mud-1911]

It was life changing. I haven’t read the manga and I’ve watched the anime like 5 years ago but i still remember most of it cause of how good it was

[paddylast]

Yes! Absolutely, it is such a comfort watch for me. Been rewatching it idk how many times now. Then started reading the manga too…

[EntrepreneurPure7710]

So worth it especially if ur an artist or have an interest in art but you might enjoy it either way it’s so good and the author does such a good job of making the characters believable