Blue, Painful, Fragile

Blue, Painful, Fragile

2020118 min
6.6/10
AdventureDrama

Plot Summary

Two outsider college students set up a secret society circle, "Moai," which aims to change the world. But one day, one of them disappears.

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👥Cast (9)

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa

Kaede Tabata

Hana Sugisaki

Hana Sugisaki

Hisano Akiyoshi

Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

Tosuke Maekawa

Honoka Matsumoto

Honoka Matsumoto

Asami Amano

Hiroya Shimizu

Hiroya Shimizu

Takumi Amano

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

Ohashi

Tasuku Emoto

Tasuku Emoto

Wakisaka

Mizuki Kayashima

Mizuki Kayashima

Kawahara Risa

Nana Mori

Nana Mori

Mizuki Nishiyama

🎬Crew

Director

Shunsuke Kariyama

Writers

Noriaki Sugihara

Producers

Hibiki Itou, Hidehiro Kawano, Kimio Hara

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🏷️Keywords

based on novel or bookslice of lifejob huntingrelationshipsuniversity studentuniversity life

💬Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie

9/19/2025

Blue, Painful, and Brittle, adapted from Yoru Sumino’s novel, explores the complexities of friendship and emotional wounds with subtle cinematography, fitting music, and compelling performances. Though the film starts with a slow pace, it builds into a powerful narrative about broken bonds and unspoken feelings. The emotional climax, where Kaede finally confronts his inner turmoil, delivers a deeply moving moment that reflects the film’s poignant theme of human connection. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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Production Companies

Nippon Television Network Corporation
Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
jeki
KADOKAWA