Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 63 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 3 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 10, 1979
- Season
- Fall 1979
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Masakazu Higuchi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 46/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
An orphan girl receives a scholarship for a prestigious school from an anonymous benefactor who she refers to as Daddy Long Legs.
Should you watch Daddy Long-Legs?
Only if you enjoy comedy and drama, especially stories with orphan, female protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 46/100 on AniList, with 13% of 150 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
12.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 1 h 3 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masakazu Higuchi
- Character design
- Shinichi Tsuji
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: My Daddy Long Legs
Related entries
Daddy Long-Legs FAQ
How many episodes does Daddy Long-Legs have?
Daddy Long-Legs has 1 episodes of about 63 minutes each, roughly 1 h 3 min in total.
Is Daddy Long-Legs finished?
Yes. Daddy Long-Legs has finished airing — the final episode aired October 10, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Daddy Long-Legs?
No sequel is listed for Daddy Long-Legs as of October 2026.
Is Daddy Long-Legs based on a manga?
No. Daddy Long-Legs is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Daddy Long-Legs?
Daddy Long-Legs was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Masakazu Higuchi.
Where can I watch Daddy Long-Legs?
Daddy Long-Legs is listed on Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.