Narrator
supporting character
SPECIAL
4.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 16, 1975 – February 15, 1983
- Season
- Fall 1975
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Original creator
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Aesop, Charles Perrault, Lyman Baum
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
3h 20m
⚡ 4 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fairy Tale79%Animals50%Magic20%Foreign20%Witch20%
SPECIALFINISHED1975 FALL4.5 / 10 AniList score
World Famous Fairy Tale Series
世界名作童話 まんがシリーズ• Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Manga Series
Synopsis
Another of Toei's World Famous Fairy Tale series consisting of 20 stories, 10 minutes each. Note: Initially released on 8mm film reel without being shown in theaters or on TV.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
Only if you enjoy fantasy, especially stories with fairy tale.
Reception is lukewarm: 45/100 on AniList.
22.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 3 h 20 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
20 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Original creator
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Original creator
- Aesop
- Original creator
- Charles Perrault
- Original creator
- Lyman Baum
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The World's Most Famous Tales
Related entries
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World Famous Fairy Tale Series FAQ
How many episodes does World Famous Fairy Tale Series have?
World Famous Fairy Tale Series has 20 episodes of about 10 minutes each, roughly 3 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
About 3 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 10 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is World Famous Fairy Tale Series finished?
Yes. World Famous Fairy Tale Series has finished airing — the final episode aired February 15, 1983.
Is there a season 2 of World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
No sequel is listed for World Famous Fairy Tale Series as of October 2026.
Is World Famous Fairy Tale Series based on a other source?
Yes. World Famous Fairy Tale Series adapts the other source by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
Who animated World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
World Famous Fairy Tale Series was animated by Toei Animation.