
Blue
2016, Japanese. Directed by Yukinori Makabe.
A work that spun a story inspired by the world view of the song "You Named Me Blue" by jazz singer Yurifa Matsumoto. A short film that you want to see with your right brain, like watching a painting in a museum.
- Runtime
- 0h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 9 June 2016
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yukinori Makabe
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Blue: quick answers
Is Blue worth watching?
Blue doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Blue?
Blue runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
Does Blue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Blue yet.
Which OTT platform is Blue on?
Blue isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 June 2016. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue?
If you liked Blue, try Pastoral: To Die in the Country, Destino, Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie.
Who directed Blue?
Blue (2016) was directed by Yukinori Makabe and stars Yurifa Matsumoto, Hiroshi Yazaki, Marika Matsumoto.