Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 19, 1991 – March 27, 1992
- Season
- Spring 1991
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Aubeck
- Original creator
- Frances Eliza Burnett
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
- Also known as
- Mary e il giardino dei misteri, O Jardim Secreto, Secret Flower Garden
- Score across sites
- 6.74/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Mary Lennox recently became an orphan because her parents died from a cholera epidemic in India so she was sent to live in England with her uncle. However, her uncle is a very distant man who talks to noone so she is left alone in the mansion with nobody to play with. Soon she meets a friendly servant boy named Dicon and his older sister Martha and they soon become good friends. Later on she discovers a secret garden and hopes it will bring happiness to her new family, including her cousin Collin who is crippled. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Himitsu no Hanazono?
Probably, if you enjoy drama, especially stories with kids, classic literature, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 37% of 460 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #14 highest-rated anime of 1991.
About 7.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At roughly 16 h 15 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
39 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Frances Eliza Burnett
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
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Himitsu no Hanazono FAQ
How many episodes does Himitsu no Hanazono have?
Himitsu no Hanazono has 39 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 15 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Himitsu no Hanazono?
About 16 h 15 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Himitsu no Hanazono finished?
Yes. Himitsu no Hanazono has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 1992.
Is there a season 2 of Himitsu no Hanazono?
No sequel is listed for Himitsu no Hanazono as of October 2026.
Is Himitsu no Hanazono based on a other source?
Yes. Himitsu no Hanazono adapts the other source by Frances Eliza Burnett.
Who animated Himitsu no Hanazono?
Himitsu no Hanazono was animated by Aubeck.