What Japanese anime series is inspired by a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen?
The Ugly Duckling "The Ugly Duckling" (Danish: "Den grimme ælling") is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). The story tells of a homely little bird born in a barnyard who suffers abuse from the others around him until, much to his delight (and to the surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most beautiful bird of all. The story is beloved around the world as a tale about personal transformation for the better. “The Ugly Duckling” was first published 11 November 1843, with three other tales by Andersen in Copenhagen, Denmark to great critical acclaim. The tale has been adapted to various media including opera, musical, and animated film. The tale is completely Andersen's invention and owes no debt to fairy tales or folklore.
World War Blue World War Blue (Japanese: 蒼い世界の中心で , Hepburn: Aoi Sekai no Chūshin de , lit. "In the Center of the Blue World") is a Japanese fantasy manga series written by Anastasia Shestakova and illustrated by Crimson. The series is a re-imagining of the console wars featuring characters inspired by video games. An anime adaptation by 5th Avenue began airing in Japan on October 20, 2012.