12. Hell Screen
A famous artist is commissioned by a great lord to create a series of paintings depicting scenes of the 'Buddhist Hell'. The artist is unable to paint scenes that he has not seen himself, prompting him to torture and torment the Lord's staff to create his imagined images of hell. His creative efforts taint the household, as the story descends into madness and destruction.
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Blue Literature Series
Aoi Bungaku Series
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Anime
Status:
Finished
Episodes:
12
Rating:
73
Studios:
MADHOUSE
Country:
JP
Duration:
22 min
Season:
FALL 2009
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