Anime Review ~ Blue Period- The Journey of Finding Purpose Through Art

Hello everyone, Hope you're all doing great. Today I bring you a beautifully emotional and inspiring anime that blends youth, self-discovery, and the world of art. If you've ever felt lost or unsure about your future, this story might be for you. Let's dive into the Blue Period where a student's unexpected interest in painting changes the entire direction of his life.

Blue Period is based on the story of Yatora Yaguchi a high school student whose life seems perfect, as he has good grades, an entertaining social life, and no uncertainty about his future. However, deep down, he is not satisfied, nor fulfilled; he lives a life devoid of emotion. Everything changes after he discovers a painting in the school art room. This is the first time that Yatora is excited about something beyond his regular expectations.

Curious and enthusiastic, he picks up a brush in his hand and soon falls madly in love with the expression of art. However, making a career out of art is not so easy, especially when his parents are worried about it and the competition is so tough. Yatora works towards getting into Tokyo University of the Arts, the most prestigious art university in Japan, which puts him under a lot of pressure not only mentally but also emotionally.

Inexperienced and with a year to learn, Yatora is immersed in a world of color, emotion, and expression. He struggles with self-doubt, creative blocks, peer pressure, and exhaustion, and finds beauty, meaning, and connection in art.

Blue Period is not just a work about art, but also about a sense of purpose, a sense of rebellion against social norms, a sense of a path that you feel can connect with your soul.

Blue Period is a highly relevant anime for people who have ever tried to find their way in life or pursue an unconventional goal. The story of how Yatora transforms from a student with direction problems to a promising artist is well-written and emotionally engaging. The anime doesn't glorify the process seen here, but the sweat, fear, stress, and sometimes loneliness associated with creative endeavors.

The most interesting thing I saw in this show was how art is presented not as talent or technique but as a passion, truth and self. The animation is excellent in terms of showcasing the different art styles and how each art style reveals the mind of the artist.

Even if you may not be interested in art, Blue Period will bring you a touching and inspiring story about maturity, risk and finding what is important to you. It brought me back to the feeling that passion usually starts with confusion, but when you take the steps to explore it, it turns into clarity.