Pollyanna Whittier
main character
TV
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 22 h 6 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 1986 – December 28, 1986
- Season
- Winter 1986
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Original creator
- Eleanor Porter
- Music
- Reijirou Koroku
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Monogatari, Girl of Love, Pollyanna
- Score across sites
- 6.78/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
22h 6m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Foreign100%Historical79%Family Life79%Female Protagonist79%Rural79%Classic Literature73%Kids73%Primarily Child Cast40%Adoption40%Orphan40%
overview details
Synopsis
Motherless since birth, Pollyanna was an ordinary happy-go-lucky girl, leaving peacefully with her father, the vicar. Then one day her life changes completely when her father dies and she has to live with her aunt whom she has never met before. In the beginning, she seems to be detested by her but as time passes, they develop a very strong bond. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story?
Probably, if you enjoy drama and slice of life, especially stories with foreign, historical, family life.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 38% of 490 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 9.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At roughly 22 h 6 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
51 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Eleanor Porter
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Character design
- Yoshiharu Satou
- Music
- Reijirou Koroku
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Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story FAQ
How many episodes does Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story have?
Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story has 51 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 22 h 6 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story?
About 22 h 6 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 23 days.
Is Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story finished?
Yes. Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story?
No sequel is listed for Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story as of October 2026.
Is Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story based on a other source?
Yes. Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story adapts the other source by Eleanor Porter.
Who animated Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story?
Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Kouzou Kusuba.