Series synopsis
Anne Shirley, also known as アン・シャーリー is a Japanese animation drama family television series that premiered on NHK Educational TV on April 5, 2025. It ended on September 27, 2025. It stars Honoka Inoue, Aya Nakamura, Naoya Miyase and Yume Miyamoto.
Anne Shirley, a redheaded eleven-year-old girl, moves from an orphanage to Green Gables, home of the elderly Cuthbert siblings Mathew and Marilla. Her abundant imagination, cheer, and earnest heart begin to change the people around her.
Premise
Anne Shirley, a redheaded eleven-year-old girl, moves from an orphanage to Green Gables, home of the elderly Cuthbert siblings Mathew and Marilla. Her abundant imagination, cheer, and earnest heart begin to change the people around her.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Honoka Inoue as Anne Shirley (voice)
- Aya Nakamura as Marilla Cuthbert (voice)
- Naoya Miyase as Gilbert Blythe (voice)
- Yume Miyamoto as Diana Barry (voice)
Guest cast
- Kimiko Saito as Rachel Lynde (voice)
- Chie Nakamura as Mrs. Spencer (voice)
- Sayaka Senbongi as Flora Jane Spencer (voice)
- Seiko Tamura as Mrs. Blewett (voice)
- Akihiko Ishizumi as Stationmaster (voice)
- Rena Maeda as Eliza Barry (voice)
- Kengo Tsujii as Reverend Bell (voice)
- Mei Hyakudomi as Girl at Church (voice)
- Akari Tadano as Girl at Church (voice)
- Saki Kobari as Girl at Church (voice)
- Marena Kuranishi as Girl at Church (voice)
- Sayaka Kikuchi as Jane Andrews (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | April 4, 2025 | September 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It’s Such an Interesting World Eleven-year-old orphan Anne goes to live with her new family, only to discover that they expected a boy. |
April 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
I Love Pretty Things Anne rejoices in her new life at Green Gables, but unkind words from Mrs. Lynde spark a stormy confrontation. |
April 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Looking Forward to Things Is Half the Pleasure of Them Anne thrills in anticipation of her first picnic, but a lost brooch puts her dreams in jeopardy. |
April 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK Educational TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 27, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:25:00 |