Anne Shirley
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 7, 1979 – December 30, 1979
- Season
- Winter 1979
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Original creator
- Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Music
- Kuroudo Mouri
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 80/100
Estimated watch time
20h 50m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age97%Classic Literature94%Female Protagonist93%Historical88%Family Life86%Orphan86%Rural85%Iyashikei85%Adoption85%Found Family84%
TVFINISHED1979 WINTER8.0 / 10 AniList score
Anne of Green Gables
赤毛のアン• Akage no Anne
Synopsis
Anne is an orphan full of imagination. When she arrives at her new home she learns that sometimes you have to be a sensible person too; at the same time her unique character changes, or at least attracts, the people around her. The story covers Anne's growth from about eleven to seventeen years old as she makes friends, goes to school and studies. At a difficult point in her life, Anne will have to make a hard choice and perhaps find a new dream.
Should you watch Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 70% of 3,524 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 6.5K AniList users who started it, 5.2% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 4.6K have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 50 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life — especially coming of age, classic literature, female protagonist, historical.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Character design
- Yoshifumi Kondou
- Music
- Kuroudo Mouri
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables (2009)
- Optional extras: Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no Michi, Anne Shirley
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
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Anne of Green Gables FAQ
How many episodes does Anne of Green Gables have?
Anne of Green Gables has 50 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 20 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Anne of Green Gables?
About 20 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Anne of Green Gables finished?
Yes. Anne of Green Gables has finished airing — the final episode aired December 30, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Anne of Green Gables?
No sequel is listed for Anne of Green Gables as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Anne of Green Gables?
Watch Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables first — Anne of Green Gables is a direct sequel.
Is Anne of Green Gables based on a other source?
Yes. Anne of Green Gables adapts the other source by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Who animated Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Isao Takahata.
Who sings the opening of Anne of Green Gables?
The opening, "Kikoeru Kashira (I Wonder if You hear)", is performed by an uncredited artist.