Mia
main character
TV
5.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 30, 1992 – March 31, 1993
- Season
- Fall 1992
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Meruhensha
- Director
- Hiromitsu Morita
- Original creator
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age79%Animals40%Classic Literature20%Magic20%
TVFINISHED1992 FALL5.5 / 10 AniList score
Thumbelina: A Magical Story
おやゆび姫物語• Oyayubi Hime: Monogatari
Synopsis
A bratty girl named Mia is given a book, Thumbelina, which upon reading she is shrunk and transported into the world of the book. She embarks on a journey to return home, and to normal size making friends and learning lessons on the way, but that's only the beginning of her adventures. (Source: Anime News Network) The series was edited into an eighty-minute film and released in North America on VHS by Starmaker Entertainment in 1993. In 2006, Digiview Entertainment re-released the Starmaker film to DVD.
Should you watch Thumbelina: A Magical Story?
Thumbelina: A Magical Story has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 27% of 161 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #24 highest-rated anime of 1992, and #15 most popular anime of 1992 on AniList.
Of the 361 AniList users who started it, 15.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 234 have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially coming of age.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Director
- Hiromitsu Morita
- Series composition
- Akiyoshi Sakai
- Character design
- Usagi Morino
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Oyayubi hime, World's Famous Stories for Children: Thumb Princess
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Thumbelina: A Magical Story FAQ
How many episodes does Thumbelina: A Magical Story have?
Thumbelina: A Magical Story has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Thumbelina: A Magical Story?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Thumbelina: A Magical Story finished?
Yes. Thumbelina: A Magical Story has finished airing — the final episode aired March 31, 1993.
Is there a season 2 of Thumbelina: A Magical Story?
No sequel is listed for Thumbelina: A Magical Story as of October 2026.
Is Thumbelina: A Magical Story based on a other source?
Yes. Thumbelina: A Magical Story adapts the other source by Hans Christian Andersen.
Who animated Thumbelina: A Magical Story?
Thumbelina: A Magical Story was animated by Meruhensha and directed by Hiromitsu Morita.