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Estimated watch time
3h 20m
⚡ 4 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fairy Tale79%Animals50%Magic20%Foreign20%Witch20%
SPECIALFINISHED1975 FALL4.5 / 10 AniList score
World Famous Fairy Tale Series
世界名作童話 まんがシリーズ• Sekai Meisaku Douwa: Manga Series
Synopsis & Story
Another of Toei's World Famous Fairy Tale series consisting of 20 stories, 10 minutes each. Note: Initially released on 8mm film reel without being shown in theaters or on TV.
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World Famous Fairy Tale Series: should you watch it?
At a glance
World Famous Fairy Tale Series has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100.
Of the 202 AniList users who started it, 22.3% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 134 have finished it.
At about 3 h 20 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy — especially fairy tale.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The World's Most Famous Tales
Episodes
20 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Original creator
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Original creator
- Aesop
- Original creator
- Charles Perrault
- Original creator
- Lyman Baum
World Famous Fairy Tale Series FAQ
- How many episodes does World Famous Fairy Tale Series have?
- World Famous Fairy Tale Series has 20 episodes of about 10 minutes each, roughly 3 h 20 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
- About 3 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 10 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
- Is World Famous Fairy Tale Series finished?
- Yes. World Famous Fairy Tale Series has finished airing — the final episode aired February 15, 1983.
- Is there a season 2 of World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
- No sequel is listed for World Famous Fairy Tale Series as of October 2026.
- Is World Famous Fairy Tale Series based on a other source?
- Yes. World Famous Fairy Tale Series adapts the other source by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
- Who animated World Famous Fairy Tale Series?
- World Famous Fairy Tale Series was animated by Toei Animation.