Maria Kutschera
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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 13, 1991 – December 28, 1991
- Season
- Winter 1991
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Original creator
- Maria Augusta von Trapp
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
15h 20m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Classic Literature79%Family Life79%Female Protagonist79%Foreign66%Biographical20%Musical Theater20%Marriage20%Age Gap20%Nun20%
TVFINISHED1991 WINTER7.1 / 10 AniList score
The Trapp Family Story
トラップ一家物語• Trapp Ikka Monogatari
Synopsis
Based on the same story that produced the classic musical 'The Sound of Music', this is the story of Maria, who leaves her life in a convent to take up the responsibility of taking care of Captain Trapp's children. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The Trapp Family Story?
The Trapp Family Story has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 51% of 696 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1991, and #5 most popular anime of 1991 on AniList.
Of the 1.3K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 992 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 Drama, Music, Romance — especially historical, classic literature, family life, female protagonist.
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
- Maria Augusta von Trapp
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
Where it fits in the series
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The Trapp Family Story FAQ
How many episodes does The Trapp Family Story have?
The Trapp Family Story has 40 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 15 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Trapp Family Story?
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 The Trapp Family Story finished?
Yes. The Trapp Family Story has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of The Trapp Family Story?
No sequel is listed for The Trapp Family Story as of October 2026.
Is The Trapp Family Story based on a other source?
Yes. The Trapp Family Story adapts the other source by Maria Augusta von Trapp.
Who animated The Trapp Family Story?
The Trapp Family Story was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kouzou Kusuba.