Blue Giant

Ever since a fateful encounter with jazz music, Dai Miyamoto has dreamed of becoming the world's best jazz saxophonist. After only three years of playing the instrument, he makes the bold decision to move to Tokyo in order to break into the music scene.

When he meets pianist Yukinori Sawabe at a small music club, Dai believes that he has found a kindred spirit he can form a band with. However, the classically trained Yukinori is reluctant to accept someone who makes such bold claims with so little experience under his belt. Yet, when he hears Dai's undeniable skill, Yukinori is forced to accept the offer.

Along with the even less experienced Shunji Tamada, the trio form JASS, a group with a unique sound that might just be able to shake up the stagnating jazz scene.

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Miyamoto, Dai Main

Yamada, Yuuki Japanese

Sawabe, Yukinori Main

Mamiya, Shoutarou Japanese

Tamada, Shunji Main

Okayama, Amane Japanese

Yui Supporting

Nomura, Kenji Japanese

Akiko Supporting

Kinoshita, Sayaka Japanese

Amanuma, Kousei Supporting

Kiuchi, Hidenobu Japanese

Mochizuki Supporting

Takahashi, Shinya Japanese

Isogai, Masaru Supporting

Katou, Masayuki Japanese

Uchiyama Supporting

Shinomiya, Gou Japanese

Kawakita Supporting

Aoyama, Yutaka Japanese

Tsunoki, Takuya Producer

Tachikawa, Yuzuru Director, Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Zhou, Haosong Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation

Yamamoto, Takayuki Episode Director

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Jan 24, 2026

slimdougie

Recommended

Incredible. I’m at a loss for words. Between the music, the animation, the storytelling and its arcs — I’ve been moved so deeply over the course of this film. In all the movies, anime, art, music, and performances I’ve seen, so few have moved me to the extent Blue Giant did. I certainly was tearing up at multiple points, just from the beauty of it all. What an incredible production. I would give it an 11/10 if I could. My only regret is not watching it with surround sound, since I believe Netflix’s spatial audio would have made this film a transformative experience. At least ... I have an excuse to rewatch it again very soon. Those who weren’t able to enjoy it due to both their inability to appreciate Jazz, or at least separate the film from their music taste — I pity them, as even with this movie on mute and subtitles it’s objectively a work of art.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Dec 3, 2025

yorudandesu

Recommended

I loved this movie. My dad is from New Orleans so I’ve always had a love for jazz. I guess appreciation is more accurate of à word. Because I can’t name all the jazz greats and etc. But this film has an energy about it especially when the music gets going. Think of Food Wars minus the nudity but 10 times better. Even the scenes in between are good. You see each characters determination and inner musician. There was a part of the movie where I was like the movie should be over soon and there was still another 30 mins. But that extra 30 ... mins was very necessary actually. I think this is a masterpiece. Even though there are some “mistakes”. It’s a movie about jazz, so I’m not gonna complain about the CGI with thr dynamic scenes. Animation in this movie is a solid A in my opinion though. Definitely a watch. I’ll definitely buy this to own

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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May 21, 2025

Avinash1999

Not Recommended

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I really don’t usually watch this kind of stuff, and I think it’s not my thing at all. I tried to see if I’d like it. Unfortunately, I didn’t.

What did I like about this anime?

The quality of the animation is really high, especially for an anime that focuses on music.
Some of the scenes are visually stunning and great to watch.

What did I dislike about this anime?

The music itself isn’t to my taste — unfortunately, jazz and I just don’t mix.
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The story pacing is too slow for me, and I’m not a fan of long dialogues. I’d rather read them. The conversations didn’t evoke any emotion in me.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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