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Anne of Green Gables’ third anime adaptation will arrive on the silver screen during the Spring 2025 season, courtesy of The Answer Studio. Fans of the century-old novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery couldn’t be any more ecstatic. For those who adore Anne Shirley and all her whimsical antics, April 5 will be a day of absolute joy.

It should also be a date that fans of Studio Ghibli should look forward to, as the world-famous coming-of-age story that was told in the anime medium twice over (soon to be thrice) is everything that Studio Ghibli followers who were enthralled with tales like Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away would love.

Anne Shirley is a Remake of the 1979 Anime Directed by Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Fans of L.M. Montgomery Will Soon Have The Answer to Their Prayers

In January 1979, Nippon Animation and Isao Takahata came out with a shojo anime...

Anne Shirley is about to make her third anime outing in the spring season. Today, a new trailer showcases more of the classic heroine's adventures. Check out the new Anne Shirley trailer, showing memorable moments from Lucy Maud Montgomery's original series. Keep an ear out for the opening theme, "Yokan" ("Premonition") by tota: Anne Shirley Trailer Related: Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Key Visual, Teaser Trailer Related: Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Main Voice Cast Members, Staff Anne of Green Gables was previously adapted into a TV anime series twice in Japan; The first one directed by Isao Takahata ( Grave of the Fireflies ) in 1979 and the second one directed by Katsuyoshi Watabe ( Brave Exkaiser ) in 2009. Both were animated by Nippon Animation as part of its World Masterpiece Theater series. The Answer Studio , which was involved in such films as Your Name . and Suzume , works on animation production...

Anne of Green Gables is a children's novel by L.M. Montgomery about a little orphan girl named Anne. Her story begins when she accidentally gets sent to, and adopted by, the Cuthberts of Prince Edward Island. The novel is the first in a classic series which grows with the protagonist.

Many people across the world adore Anne Shirley for her bright, creative mind, humor, and fine feelings, which capture both the heartbreak and whimsy of childhood. Shojo fans and Anne of Green Gables fans alike were pleased to hear an announcement from Crunchyroll about a new shojo anime adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's book. Between press releases, promotional images, and information released about the anime's source materials, there's a lot to surmise about what this new series will entail.

Anne Shirley Isn't the First Anne of Green Gables Anime Adaptation Anne Shirley Is Beloved in Japan & Canada

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It’s no secret that 2025 is a big year. With some highly anticipated Marvel movies, the return of one of the most iconic rom-com movie series, Bridget Jones, or even controversial projects such as Disney’s Snow White, this year is nothing short of a cinematic rollercoaster. The excitement for something new is here, but who doesn’t sometimes just long for a childhood classic? Even better, a childhood classic with a modern take?

The Answer Studio, which is known for beloved anime productions such as Suzume and Your Name, is delivering just that. The announcement by the Japanese production company that dear Anne will return to the screens in the TV anime Anne Shirley has already brought back the spark. It would be very Anne-coded to leave any information regarding the surrounding news up to the imagination, but instead, let’s take a look at everything we know about...

The official website for Anne Shirley , an upcoming new TV anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , announced today that the 24-episode series is set to premiere on Nhk Educational TV on April 5, 2025, at 18:25 (Jst). The official website and X (formerly Twitter) have also revealed a key visual and teaser trailer. Key Visual Anne Shirley Teaser Trailer Related : Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Main Voice Cast Members, Staff Anne of Green Gables was previously adapted into a TV anime series twice in Japan; The first one directed by Isao Takahata ( Grave of the Fireflies ) in 1979 and the second one directed by Katsuyoshi Watabe ( Brave Exkaiser ) in 2009. Both were animated by Nippon Animation as part of its World Masterpiece Theater series. The Answer Studio , which has high production quality and was involved in such films as Your Name. and Suzume , works on anime...

The official website for Anne Shirley , an upcoming new TV anime adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel Anne of Green Gables , announced the main voice cast members and staff today. Honoka Inoue , known as Xiaomei in Edens Zero and Kotone Kazairo in RPG Real Estate , is cast as the title character, Anne Shirley. "I've loved the world of 'Anne of Green Gables' since I was a child, so I thought, 'I definitely wanted to play Anne!' from the audition," said Inoue. "But I never thought it would happen! I thought, 'Is this a dream?' This is a joy that cannot be expressed in words. At the same time, I felt a lot of anxiety and pressure because it was a great title with a long history. In Anne's phrase, 'Isn't it nice to have so much to discover?' How supportive these words are for me.

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The classics of anime have stood the test of time for a reason. Be it their impact on the community, the popularity that has persisted over many years, or niche cult classic appeal, the merits of older anime prevail through time and make some shows relevant regardless of how much the medium has evolved. However, the technical improvements and shifts in trends arent the only things that change over time - so do peoples values and notions of what is acceptable to depict in art.

The moral connotations and messaging of many classic series from even 20 years ago - let alone the shows that came out before the turn of the millennium - arent considered acceptable in modern times, making plenty of older anime hard to recommend. From small yet uncomfortable details, like promoting outdated...

Fantasy fans are soon set to return to Middle-earth through the anime medium, with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim expanding the movie franchise of the J.R.R. Tolkien adaptations. It's a bit odd to imagine The Lord of the Rings as an anime, but the story it's based on will certainly the property's familiar fantasy elements. Likewise, there are several other anime in this genre that fans can watch in preparation for the new film.

From comedies to brutal tragedies, there are all manner of examples of great fantasy stories in the anime medium. Some of these are retro classics, whereas others are much more recent works. Regardless of when these shows came out, their takes on familiar fantasy tropes and ideas are definitely reflective of the things that J.R.R. Tolkien cemented with his iconic contribution to the realm of fantasy fiction.

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