Nan Harding
main character
TV
7.2
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 40
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 17, 1993 – December 19, 1993
- Season
- Winter 1993
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Original creator
- Louisa May Alcott
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
16h 40m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%School79%Foreign79%Educational79%Classic Literature73%Family Life60%Coming of Age50%Religion40%Orphan20%Class Struggle20%
TVFINISHED1993 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score
Little Women II: Jo's Boys
若草物語ナンとジョー先生• Wakakusa Monogatari: Nan to Jo-sensei
Synopsis
Nan Harding is the new student at Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer's school. Everyone thinks that she is a pain in the head, but not Mrs. Jo. Together with the other kids, they all embark on their personal adventures and misfortunes while learning in school. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Little Women II: Jo's Boys?
Little Women II: Jo's Boys has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 55% of 570 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 1993, and #11 most popular anime of 1993 on AniList.
Of the 1K AniList users who started it, 5.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 834 have finished it.
At roughly 16 h 40 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 historical, school, foreign, educational.
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
- Louisa May Alcott
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Tales of Little Women (1987)
Related entries
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Little Women II: Jo's Boys FAQ
How many episodes does Little Women II: Jo's Boys have?
Little Women II: Jo's Boys has 40 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Little Women II: Jo's Boys?
About 16 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Little Women II: Jo's Boys finished?
Yes. Little Women II: Jo's Boys has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Little Women II: Jo's Boys?
No sequel is listed for Little Women II: Jo's Boys as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Little Women II: Jo's Boys?
Watch Tales of Little Women first — Little Women II: Jo's Boys is a direct sequel.
Is Little Women II: Jo's Boys based on a other source?
Yes. Little Women II: Jo's Boys adapts the other source by Louisa May Alcott.
Who animated Little Women II: Jo's Boys?
Little Women II: Jo's Boys was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kouzou Kusuba.