Judy Abbott
main character
TV
7.2
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 40
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 15 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 14, 1990 – December 23, 1990
- Season
- Winter 1990
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yokota
- Original creator
- Jean Webster
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
15h 20m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Classic Literature100%Coming of Age79%Foreign79%Historical79%Female Protagonist79%Writing79%Orphan60%School50%Bullying20%
TVFINISHED1990 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score
My Daddy Long Legs
私のあしながおじさん• Watashi no Ashinaga Oji-san
Synopsis
Daddy Long Legs is based on the novel of the same name by Jean Webster. It chronicles the adventures of Judy Abbott, an orphan in New York. During a meeting for the superintendent, with other important and rich people in attendance, a scholarship is offered to Judy by a mysterious benefactor. Catching only a glimpse of his tall shadow as he leaves, Judy calls him "Daddy Long Legs" and writes him letters every month as per his request. While studying at the Lincoln Memorial school, she makes many friends and learns about a world she never knew about before. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch My Daddy Long Legs?
My Daddy Long Legs has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 51% of 1,298 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1990, and #3 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 2.4K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.8K have finished it.
At roughly 15 h 20 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life — especially classic literature, coming of age, foreign, historical.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
40 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Jean Webster
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yokota
- Character design
- Shuuichi Seki
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Daddy Long-Legs, Watashi no Ashinaga Oji-san Pilot Film
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My Daddy Long Legs FAQ
How many episodes does My Daddy Long Legs have?
My Daddy Long Legs has 40 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 15 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch My Daddy Long Legs?
About 15 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 16 days.
Is My Daddy Long Legs finished?
Yes. My Daddy Long Legs has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of My Daddy Long Legs?
No sequel is listed for My Daddy Long Legs as of October 2026.
Is My Daddy Long Legs based on a other source?
Yes. My Daddy Long Legs adapts the other source by Jean Webster.
Who animated My Daddy Long Legs?
My Daddy Long Legs was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuyoshi Yokota.