Sara Crewe
main character
TV
7.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 46
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 1985 – December 29, 1985
- Season
- Winter 1985
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Fumio Kurokawa
- Original creator
- Frances Eliza Burnett
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 74/100
Estimated watch time
19h 10m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Bullying86%Classic Literature80%Maids79%Boarding School79%Class Struggle79%Historical79%Female Protagonist77%Ojou-sama75%Primarily Female Cast72%Primarily Child Cast70%
TVFINISHED1985 WINTER7.4 / 10 AniList score
A Little Princess Sara
小公女セーラ• Princess Sara
Synopsis
Sara, a pretty girl born into a rich British family in India, is treated like a little princess at a dormitory school in London. Sara’s sweet school life turns to tragedy when she learns of her father’s death and the family’s bankruptcy. However, Sara endures her hard luck with kindness and imagination and escapes from her misery through fantasies. (Source: Nippon Animation) Based on the novel "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Should you watch A Little Princess Sara?
A Little Princess Sara has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 53% of 2,205 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 4K AniList users who started it, 4.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 3.4K have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 10 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life — especially bullying, classic literature, maids, boarding school.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
46 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Frances Eliza Burnett
- Director
- Fumio Kurokawa
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A Little Princess Sara FAQ
How many episodes does A Little Princess Sara have?
A Little Princess Sara has 46 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 19 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch A Little Princess Sara?
About 19 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 23 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is A Little Princess Sara finished?
Yes. A Little Princess Sara has finished airing — the final episode aired December 29, 1985.
Is there a season 2 of A Little Princess Sara?
No sequel is listed for A Little Princess Sara as of October 2026.
Is A Little Princess Sara based on a other source?
Yes. A Little Princess Sara adapts the other source by Frances Eliza Burnett.
Who animated A Little Princess Sara?
A Little Princess Sara was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Fumio Kurokawa.
Where can I watch A Little Princess Sara?
A Little Princess Sara is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.