Remy Barberin
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OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 9 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 16, 1997
- Season
- Summer 1997
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Original creator
- Hector Malot
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
1h 9m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals79%Found Family79%Classic Literature79%Foreign79%Historical79%Coming of Age79%Philosophy79%Work79%Female Protagonist60%Kids60%
overview details
Synopsis
Three unaired episodes of Ie Naki Ko Remi released on VHS and later included in re-airings. Episode 16: Ame no Hi no Koneko (A cat and the Rain) Episode 19: Tabi no Ikka (The Nomad Family) Episode 20: Kokoro no Tomodachi (My Best Friend)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA)?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure and drama, especially stories with animals, found family, classic literature.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 45% of 366 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #4 highest-rated anime of 1997.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.5% of viewers drop it.
At about 1 h 9 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
3 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hector Malot
- Director
- Kouzou Kusuba
- Character design
- Masaru Ooshiro
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) FAQ
How many episodes does Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) have?
Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) has 3 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 1 h 9 min in total.
Is Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) finished?
Yes. Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) has finished airing — the final episode aired June 16, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA)?
No sequel is listed for Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) as of October 2026.
Is Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) based on a manga?
No. Ie Naki Ko Remi (OVA) is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.