The manga series Blue Period, written and illustrated by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine.
Announcement that Blue Period manga will be adapted into an anime television series.
The Blue Period anime television series premiere, bringing the story to a wider audience through animation.
Yatora Yaguchi, an overachieving high school student, discovers a passion for painting after being captivated by a museum exhibit, sparking his journey into art.
Yatora officially joins his high school's art club, beginning formal practice and developing his skills under the guidance of his peers and mentors.
Yatora submits his first piece to a local art exhibition, facing competition and learning the realities of the art world.
Yatora prepares intensely for the entrance exam to the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts, balancing schoolwork and art practice.
Yatora successfully passes the entrance exam, securing his place at Tokyo University of the Arts and validating his artistic commitment.
Yatora attends an intensive summer art camp, expanding his technical skills and artistic viewpoints through rigorous training.
Yatora completes a significant thematic painting representing his thoughts on youth, marking a milestone in his personal art style development.
Yatora showcases his growth by exhibiting his works in the school's final year exhibition, impressing peers and teachers alike.
