Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 21 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 10, 1982 – December 26, 1982
- Season
- Winter 1982
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Tags & Tropes
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow
Synopsis
Lucy's family moves from England to Australia planning to run a big farm. Starting a new life proves to be full of frustrations. Their agonizing days of despair continue until they finally obtain their farmland. However, Lucy and her sisters enjoy a range of new experiences such as discovering exotic animals and meeting with aborigines and other new people. (Source: AnimeNfo)
Should you watch Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, drama and slice of life, especially stories with foreign, historical, travel.
Reception is positive but mixed: 67/100 on AniList, with 51% of 314 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
10.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 21 h 40 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
50 episodes are listed.
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Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow FAQ
How many episodes does Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow have?
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow has 50 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 21 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow?
About 21 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 22 days.
Is Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow finished?
Yes. Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 1982.
Is there a season 2 of Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow?
No sequel is listed for Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow as of October 2026.
Is Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow based on a other source?
Yes. Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow adapts the other source.
Who animated Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow?
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow was animated by Nippon Animation.