Jeanie MacDowell
main character
TV
6.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 17 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 15, 1992 – September 30, 1993
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Ryou Yasumura
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
17h 20m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Foreign79%Classic Literature79%Class Struggle79%Tragedy79%Heterosexual79%Coming of Age79%Family Life79%School79%Travel79%
TVFINISHED1992 FALL6.5 / 10 AniList score
The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
風の中の少女 金髪のジェニー• Kaze no Naka no Shoujo: Kinpatsu no Jeanie
Synopsis
The story begins in a small town, Pennsylvania in 1838. Jeanie MacDowell is a cheerful and beautiful girl with light brown hair. Jeanie enjoys playing the piano and loves taking piano lessons from her mother. Steven, a good harmonica player, and Bill, a black boy who is very good at playing the banjo, are great friends of Jeanie’s. They enjoy playing music together like a small band. However, Jeanie’s happy life changes dramatically after her mother suddenly passes away. Experiencing many difficulties and learning the importance of life, she decides to devote her life to helping many people suffering from illness. This series is a highly emotional love story about the relationship between young Stephen Foster, who later becomes a famous composer and author of children’s songs, and young Jeanie MacDowell, who becomes Stephen Foster’s wife.
Should you watch The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 43% of 289 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 highest-rated anime of 1992, and #9 most popular anime of 1992 on AniList.
Of the 583 AniList users who started it, 10.6% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 409 have finished it.
At roughly 17 h 20 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially historical, foreign, classic literature, class struggle.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Ryou Yasumura
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Kinpatsu no Jeanie
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The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair FAQ
How many episodes does The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair have?
The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair has 52 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 17 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
About 17 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 18 days.
Is The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair finished?
Yes. The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
No sequel is listed for The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair as of October 2026.
Is The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair based on a manga?
No. The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Ryou Yasumura.