A brilliant collection of beautifully animated episodes based on selected masterpieces of Japanese modern literature. 
The aim of this series is to appeal to the viewer at large and to give him or her some idea of the variety and individuality which Japanese literature has developed over the last hundred years. 
The authors range from Higuchi Ichiyou (Takekurabe), Mori Ougai (The Dancing Girl) and Natsume Souseki (Botchan) to Kawabata Yasunari (The Izu Dancer), Nobel laureate of 1968, and Mishima Yukio (The Sound of Waves). 
(Source: Official Website)

This is a different version of the story than the one included in the Seishun Anime Zenshu TV series. 
Botchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment&hellip; never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and with a landlord who constantly tries to sell him worthless antiques. While on a fishing trip to boost his spirits, Botchan suspects Hotta, his one friend in the village, as the cause of all of his misery. But this is just beginning of his problems&hellip;During a meeting to discuss the students&rsquo; disrespectful behavior towards Botchan, the proposed punishment is surprisingly mild despite the severity of the acts. Yet, Botchan&rsquo;s suspected adversary defends him! Were the other faculty members lying about Hotta? Botchan may soon discover the truth, for when evidence of the dean&rsquo;s activities surface, Botchan and Hotta must team up to corner the dean in his own scandalous game!
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

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