Official movie poster for Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020), a adventure drama film

Blue, Painful, Fragile(2020)

青くて痛くて脆い

6.6(17)1h 58m2020-08-28
AdventureDrama

Blue, Painful, Fragile Synopsis

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

Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020) is a adventure and drama film directed by Shunsuke Kariyama, released on August 28, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Ryo Yoshizawa, Hana Sugisaki, Amane Okayama and Honoka Matsumoto. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.

Director:
Shunsuke Kariyama
Writers:
Yoru Sumino, Noriaki Sugihara
Producers:
Hidehiro Kawano, Kimio Hara
Cinematographer:
Yasushi Hanamura
Composer:
Hidekazu Sakamoto
Production:
Twins Japan, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, jeki, KADOKAWA, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System
Status:
Released

Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020) Trailer

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Blue, Painful, Fragile Cast & Crew

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Directed by Shunsuke Kariyama, written by Yoru Sumino and Noriaki Sugihara, produced by Hidehiro Kawano and Kimio Hara.

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Blue, Painful, Fragile Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 17 ratings.

Alunauwie

7/10

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…

Reviewed on September 19, 2025

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Blue, Painful, Fragile – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Blue, Painful, Fragile online?

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Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Blue, Painful, Fragile?

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The main cast of Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020) includes Ryo Yoshizawa, Hana Sugisaki, Amane Okayama, Honoka Matsumoto and Hiroya Shimizu. The film was directed by Shunsuke Kariyama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Blue, Painful, Fragile released?

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Blue, Painful, Fragile was released on August 28, 2020 and runs for 1h 58m.

Is Blue, Painful, Fragile worth watching?

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Blue, Painful, Fragile (2020) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Blue, Painful, Fragile?

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Yes. The official Blue, Painful, Fragile trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.