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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 127
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 52 h 55 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 7, 1976 – March 28, 1979
- Season
- Fall 1976
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
- Original creator
- Louisa May Alcott
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
52h 55m
⚡ 26 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anthology66%Historical60%Classic Literature60%
TVFINISHED1976 FALL6.3 / 10 AniList score
Manga Fairy Tales of the World
まんが世界昔ばなし• Manga Sekai Mukashibanashi
Synopsis
Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad". (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Manga Fairy Tales of the World?
Manga Fairy Tales of the World has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 45% of 218 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 417 AniList users who started it, 21.1% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 225 have finished it.
At roughly 52 h 55 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 8 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially anthology, historical, classic literature.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
127 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Louisa May Alcott
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Director
- Hideo Nishimaki
- Character design
- Manabu Oohashi
- Character design
- Osamu Dezaki
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Manga Fairy Tales of the World FAQ
How many episodes does Manga Fairy Tales of the World have?
Manga Fairy Tales of the World has 127 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 52 h 55 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Manga Fairy Tales of the World?
About 52 h 55 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 64 days; at one hour a day, about 53 days.
Is Manga Fairy Tales of the World finished?
Yes. Manga Fairy Tales of the World has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Manga Fairy Tales of the World?
No sequel is listed for Manga Fairy Tales of the World as of October 2026.
Is Manga Fairy Tales of the World based on a other source?
Yes. Manga Fairy Tales of the World adapts the other source by Louisa May Alcott.
Who animated Manga Fairy Tales of the World?
Manga Fairy Tales of the World was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Osamu Dezaki and Hideo Nishimaki.