Summary
- Fans can expect a faithful and visually stunning Anne Shirley anime adaptation with top-notch animation and an impressive voice cast.
- Hand-drawn animation aesthetics are alive in the upcoming Anne Shirley anime, showcasing timeless storytelling.
- Anne Shirley is set to premiere on April 5, 2025, featuring 24 episodes, and includes an accompanying manga adaptation for a unique experience.
Since its publication over a hundred years ago, Anne of Green Gables has been enchanting readers worldwide with its story filled with imagination, resilience, and self-discovery. Written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in the year 1908, this novel has been the subject of several films, television programs, and many stage productions. Well, there is good news for anime fans now, as a brand-new adaptation known as Anne Shirley is on the way to bringing this beloved tale into a whole new form.
The official teaser trailer for an adaptation was recently revealed, and even a simple teaser positively stunned the viewers, presenting a beautiful vision of Anne’s life. An eye-catching teaser with a reminder of Anne’s spirited personality has already generated immense anticipation. Along with the trailer, other essential facts related to the anime’s release, the studio behind the show, and the voice actors for the characters have also been disclosed to provide audiences with more insight into the show and a recent manga release.
Why Studio Ghibli’s Approach to Hand-Drawn Animation Still Endures
Studio Ghibli’s hand-drawn animation proves that in the era of CGI, timeless art and heartfelt stories never go out of style.
Why Anne Shirley Remains a Timeless Icon
Anne Shirley Anime Release Date Confirmed
Fans of classic series won’t have to wait long for the story of Anne to be presented to them in a new way, as Anne Shirley has been scheduled to air on April 5, 2025, as a part of NHK Educational TV’s programming with a season consisting of 24 episodes. Although the anime series is already part of the series, there is also a manga, which makes it possible for the readers to familiarize themselves with the character of Anne in another form of adaptation. It is written by Hanako Muraoka and illustrated by Akane Hoshikubo in B’s Log Comic on January 5, 2025. This is an effective dual adaptation strategy that should provide the viewers with quite a unique experience of the story based on Anne’s world.
We pay a price for everything we get or take in this world; and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won, but exact their dues of work and self denial, anxiety and discouragement. – Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
To this day, Anne of Green Gables has become one of the most groundbreaking pieces of literature, covering issues like the struggling red-haired girl, Anne, being able to survive against all the odds and coming out a survivor at the end. The cheery disposition and indomitable imagination, which are hallmarks of Anne’s character, are still a source of inspiration and identification with people all over the world today, as they were one hundred years ago when the novel was being penned.
Meet the Talent Behind Anne Shirley’s Anime Adaptation
A Story That Continues to Inspire Generations
The series is set to be developed by Answer Studio, which is quite famous for working with other major studios in cooperation for its visually impressive movies, including Your Name and Suzume. Thus, fans will certainly be able to see top-notch animation and the true capture of Anne’s atmosphere. It is the work of director Hiroshi Kawamata with character design by Kenichi Tsuchiya and music composed by Michiru Ōshima. Anne Shirley is voiced by Honoka Inoue, Marilla Cuthbert’s voice is played by Aya Nakamura, Matthew Cuthbert is played by Yasunori Matsumoto, Naoya Miyase voices Gilbert Blythe, and the character of Diana Barry is played by Yume Miyamoto. This list of talents guarantees a sincere and loyal adaptation of the famous story.
The new anime version of Anne Shirley brings all the entertaining features of the book closer to present-day fans in an exciting way. Thus, fans—both old and new—are to expect a well-delivered animated series respecting the spirit of Montgomery’s work with an impressive cast, vanguard animation, and a rather accurate adaptation of the story. Having really prepared for the event, there is one day, and anticipation only increases for an unforgettable show.
Source: Official Site, Official X Post
Anne of Green Gables
- Release Date
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January 7, 1979
- Network
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Fuji TV
- Directors
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Shigeo Koshi
- Writers
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Yoshihisa Araki, Shigeki Chiba, Aiko Isomura, Seijiro Kamiyama
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Eiko Yamada
Anne Shirley (voice)
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Fumie Kitahara
Marilla Cuthbert (voice)
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Kazuhiko Inoue
Gilbert Blythe (voice)
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Kazuyo Aoki
Charlie Sloane (voice)
