Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 8 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 21, 1987 – March 30, 1988
- Season
- Fall 1987
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Original creator
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Tags & Tropes
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics
Synopsis
The series consists of mostly stand-alone episodes which retell different fairy or folk tales. Despite the title, they are not all based on fairy tales collected by the Grimm Brothers. Note: As streaming on RetroCrush, the multi-part episodes of 'Puss in Boots', 'Snow White', & 'Cinderella' are combined.
Should you watch Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 45% of 480 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 901 AniList users who started it, 8.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 685 have finished it.
At about 8 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy — especially classic literature, fairy tale, anthology, foreign.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1988)
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Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics FAQ
How many episodes does Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics have?
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics has 24 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 8 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
About 8 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 8 days.
Is Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics finished?
Yes. Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
Yes — the story continues in Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1988).
Where do I start Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
Start here: Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics is the first entry, followed by Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics.
Is Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics based on a other source?
Yes. Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics adapts the other source by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
Who animated Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics was animated by Nippon Animation.
Where can I watch Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics?
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.