Audience reviews
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Gunfarne
This anime is an absolute joy to watch. The story is simple but extremely effective in its execution. Anne is a wonderful character to watch grow and it makes your heart warm with her innocence and wit. It is a near perfect or possibly even perfect slice of life anime that has ever been made in my opinion. The reason of my praise is easier to understand if I compare it to other top quality slice of life anime such as Aria the animation.
Lets start with the setting and tone of the show. Akage no Anne is set in Canada in Prince Edward Island, while Aria is set in Neo Venezia, a city in planet Aqua that was originally Mars. Essentially a replica of Venice. Akage no Anne starts off on a sad note with Anne being sent wrongly to the Cuthbert family when they were originally adopting a boy to he…
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Akage no Anne is based on a book about a girl named Anne. She experiences some tragedy in her early years which result in her becoming an orphan. I found it by hitting the random button. It being nearly 50 years old at the time of writing this and starting a little slowly I found it hard to push through the first dozen or so episodes. I am really glad I have the "finish what you start" attitude because it turned out to be really good through it's completion.
We meet Anne Shirley at the train station as she awaits her adopter. That in itself is a little complicated, as the family that come to pick her up are confused themselves. All is worked out and we get to watch the world around Anne which takes on Prince Edward Island in Canada unfold.
Anne herself is not familiar with the world. How…
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Anne of Green Gables is a coming-of-age story—one of the best I have seen. Truly remarkable. It had a slow start, but the emotions, which I consider one of the key elements of the anime, were there from the very beginning. The character development throughout the series was spectacular; you can see the fruits of it by the end. All of those events shaped the anime beautifully. Anne's imagination played a crucial part in it. The friendship, rivalry, and heartbreak—every sort of emotion was there. It felt like I was reliving my own childhood. Anne's mental growth was also illustrated very well. The scenery and music are top-notch, fitting perfectly with the atmosphere the anime tries to present. Probably the most significant event of the anime comes very late, serving as the culmination of ev…
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A faithful and masterfully charming animated companion to the original book about a freckled red-headed orphan.
As someone who was introduced to this version after following a thread of curiosity from the recent "Anne Shirley", I have to say I am overjoyed to have discovered it a few months ago. I watched the BD edition with the english dub and it was especially a treat to behold after growing tired of most middle-of-the-road anime these days. You'll find no Isekai here, no Shounen battles or cutesy Slice of Life (though you will get to know Anne intimately throughout a portion of her own). The literary classic series from over 100 years ago is brought to life by a Japanese anime studio from over 45 years ago...
Akage no Anne is, to keep it simple, a breath of fresh air for anyone who en…
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This anime is directed by the same director who directed The Grave of the Fireflies. Also Hayao Miyazaki did the scene setting and layout. So we had two of the GOATS from Studio Ghibli work on this anime. And its incredible. Its partly because the source material, the books, is probably very good. Cuz these novels have been adapted multiple times. Latest adaptation is a Spring 2025 anime called Anne Shirley.
I am giving it a full score as its is one of the best Slice of Life I have ever seen. I would say its even better than the 2025 anime that's airing right now. This simply is one of the best coming of age stories, in my opinion. Biggest strength of the show is Anne. Her personality is is endearing and it is fun to watch her grow up from a young girl to a young lady. I also love the han…
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“But that’s a girls’ book, Mom!” Truthfully, the idea of reading Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables and its many sequels was never ventured in my childhood, but that outburst is how I imagine my younger self reacting to the proposition. All my knowledge of it prior to adulthood was a vague image of a redheaded pigtailed girl, and that it was a book that girls liked – my sister, most notably. Which is a shame! I have since become aware of its status as a classic of children’s literature all over the world, and better late than never, I have finally had the opportunity to experience the story myself. Perhaps all too predictably to those who know me, I chose the anime adaptation, itself considered a classic in Japan alongside the novel. And within a single episode of this…
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I have never considered writing a review before, but after watching Akage no Anne, I must.
Akage no Anne, despite its age is one of a kind coming of age story, and i've watched my fair share of them. But few managed to get the sense of meaningful progression, growing and the difficulties of becoming an adult. It is mostly thanks to its beautiful art and pacing. That pacing that took its time in Anne's first years, to only surprise me in its increased intensity by witnessing that Anne, became taller , more measured and mature than before, something that is often forced or rushed on other works, here is done gradually and with a masterful sense scope.
The art is beautifull, even for today and while the animation in itself show its age, the attention to detail is what set it apart.
The soun…
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Produced in 1979, the anime is based on the classic novel Anne of Green Gables (1908) by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. The series is part of the Sekai Meisaku Gekijō (World Masterpiece Theater) project and follows the journey of Anne Shirley, from her unexpected arrival at Green Gables to her adaptation to her new life. Initially, siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert intended to adopt a boy to help with farm chores, but they end up receiving Anne, a red-haired girl full of dreams and ambitions, which she believes are impossible to achieve. Until then, Anne had lived a life marked by emotional deprivation and disappointments. As a result, she often relies on her vivid imagination, a tool that allows her to see herself and the world in an idealized and optimistic way.
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I've already mentioned my history with Anne of Green Gables in my previous reviews of both the books and the Before Green Gables anime, so I won't repeat myself here. But I will gladly go on and on about how much I love the World Masterpiece Theater and their adaptations of various Western children's literature every chance I get. Several of my favorite anime come from there, and sure enough, Anne of Green Gables was one of many books that Japan decided to adapt into an anime in the year 1979. Anne as a series actually has quite the history when it came to being brought to Japan, which this article here (anneofgreengables. com/blog-posts/how-anne-became-popular-in-japan ) goes into great detail about. Not only that, famous anime director Isao Takahata was head director of the series, with…
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Akage no Anne, probably the best anime for kids - it has a pretty good english dub readily available on youtube (minus one episode). I would say it's probably the best slice-of-life tv show ever.
If you are a person who likes reading books, you are in for a treat with this show. I haven't read the book but apparently this show is a near perfect adaptation. And the writing and the pacing of the show very much feels like a good quality fiction book.
The animation is serviceable. In terms of technicalities the animation (character animation more specifically) doesn't hold up to shows like Future Boy Conan or Neon Genesis Evangelion, but that is not to say that it looks bad - it actually looks good most of the time (definitely better than most other shows in the same era like Lupin III) but…
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I never thought that a slice of life would enchant me so much! and I must admit that Akage no Anne is one of those productions that should be considered as immortals!!
Each episode is an audiovisual delight for all those who love slice of life and vintage animation.
If you know how to appreciate the little everyday things in life, along with beautiful landscape backgrounds full of details and pastel colors, this is undoubtedly an excellent anime for you.
In this production, the development of characters matters more, seeing them grow gives pure satisfaction and you will feel comfortable with at least some of the experiences of the protagonist.
Vintage animation, beautiful landscapes full of details, endearing characters and a beautiful Soundtrack
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I can't recommend this show enough especially to slice of life fans. This anime is wholesome, sweet, cute, charming, endearing and something that I hold more dear to me than almost every other anime I've seen. To watch how well they portrayed Anne grow as a character through out the show was simply a delight. To watch the relationships that anne makes with other characters through out the show (particularly mathew) also grow was just pure pleasure. Not to mention that the background art is beautiful and the soundtrack makes you feel light and happy enough that you could be whisked away. My only gripe with the show (other than a few slight animation errors here and there) was that they didn't continue animating more of the books. I recommend watching this an hour a night until the last 6 ep…
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Akage no Anne otherwise known as Anne of Green Gables is a 50 episode slice of life directed by both Isao Takahata (Tale of Princess Kaguya) and Koshi Shigeo. Hayao Miyazaki also worked on this show. He did the layout for it.
Akage no Anne is an adaptation of the novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. It was aired on something called Sekai Meisaku Gekijō (World Masterpiece Theater) which is a Japanese TV anime staple that showcased an animated version of a different classical book or story.
Akage no Anne is the story of an 11-year-old orphan girl with a vast imagination and short temper. She ends up being taken into the Cuthbert house in Avonlea. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert originally wanted to adopt a boy to help Matthew out on the farm, but they got sent Anne Shirley by a mist…
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Anime producers should just take classic literature and make a show for every story, because this rendition of the classic book by L.M. Montgomery was spot on. It is by far the best adaptation of the book that I've seen, and I only wish they had continued to make a series for the next couple of books about the beloved red-haired orphan girl.
While the artwork is kind of plain compared to a lot of shows today, everything is neat, friendly to the eyes, colorful and seemingly accurate historically wise. This is a period piece, so that is important.
And what can I say about the characters? They are beloved figures from a beloved classic children's tale. Anne is unique and lovable, Marilla is stern but wise and tender-hearted, Matthew is precious, Mrs. Lynde is her typical gossiping but kind…
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The year is 1876 and the Second Industrial Revolution is at its dawn. The world was only a few years away from witnessing the wonders of electricity. Countless technological innovations in the industry, in an ever-growing scheme, are slowly shaping a whole new spectrum of efficient and flexible methods of production. In order to satiate a ravenous hunger for power and resources, Europe's Imperialistic giants once again turn their eyes towards the vast lands of Africa and Asia.
Meanwhile, in Prince Edward Island, Canada; life follows its course as if unaware of the changes around the globe. Rural lifestyles without much commotion characterize the people of Avonlea, a fictional town that the characters of this story call home. Somewhere in town, Matthew Cuthbert is heading out in his carri…
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Akage no Anne doesn’t seem to be a particularly grand story if one was to simply read the blurb - there are no dramatic plot twists, no tyrants to defeat, no epic quest spanning galaxies - it is just a very simple tale of a young orphaned girl coming to terms with herself and others.
Akage no Anne takes place in the late nineteenth century, in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edwards Island, Canada. Here siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, both reaching into their 50's and 60's, are looking to adopt a boy of around 10 to help them with the farm work. The story begins with the very shy and soft-spoken Matthew heading towards the train station to pick up their new adopted boy, averting his eyes from every women he passes along the way. However, when Matthew arrives at the train s…
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The "World Masterpiece Theater" version of "Anne of Green Gables" turns the book into a comprehensive fifty-episode series, absolutely the best adaptation ever made. Anne Shirley is a red-headed orphan girl who talks too much, has a big imagination, and gets herself into all sorts of trouble. When a mistake places her in the care of elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert at Green Gables in the the town of Avonlea, she inspires a lot of headaches, but also becomes a vital piece of their family.
Directed by Isao Takahata in his pre-Ghibli days, and staffed by plenty of other familiar names (Miyazaki boarded the first fifteen episodes, Kondo designed the characters), the production is incredibly lavish. I've never seen this amount of well-researched historical detail in any other ani…
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