Romeo
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 33
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 12 h 39 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 15, 1995 – December 17, 1995
- Season
- Winter 1995
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 80/100
Estimated watch time
12h 39m
⚡ 7 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work96%Primarily Child Cast95%Kids90%Historical88%Male Protagonist85%Foreign82%Urban79%Class Struggle76%Philosophy75%Classic Literature71%
TVFINISHED1995 WINTER8.0 / 10 AniList score
Romeo's Blue Skies
ロミオの青い空• Romeo no Aoi Sora
Synopsis
Romeo, a young boy living in the Alps of Italian Switzerland, signs a contract with a shady individual to pay for his sick father's doctor, who will take him across the mountains to Italy, to Milan, where he will be sold as a chimney sweep's helper. Thus begins Romeo's journey, amidst abuse and violence, during which he will form lasting and deep bonds with other child chimney sweeps, coming to form a fraternity called "The Black Brothers," who will all learn to help each other in times of need.
Should you watch Romeo's Blue Skies?
Romeo's Blue Skies has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 73% of 3,160 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 highest-rated anime of 1995, and #7 most popular anime of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 5.3K AniList users who started it, 4.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 4.3K have finished it.
At about 12 h 39 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life — especially work, primarily child cast, kids, historical.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
33 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Character design
- Yoshiharu Satou
- Music
- Kei Wakakusa
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Sora e...”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Romeo's Blue Skies FAQ
How many episodes does Romeo's Blue Skies have?
Romeo's Blue Skies has 33 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 12 h 39 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Romeo's Blue Skies?
About 12 h 39 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 17 days; at one hour a day, about 13 days.
Is Romeo's Blue Skies finished?
Yes. Romeo's Blue Skies has finished airing — the final episode aired December 17, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of Romeo's Blue Skies?
No sequel is listed for Romeo's Blue Skies as of October 2026.
Is Romeo's Blue Skies based on a other source?
Yes. Romeo's Blue Skies adapts the other source.
Who animated Romeo's Blue Skies?
Romeo's Blue Skies was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kouzou Kusuba.
Who sings the opening of Romeo's Blue Skies?
The opening, "Sora e...", is performed by an uncredited artist.