Anne Shirley
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Anne Shirley

8.0
Yr 2025
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Drama Family
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 92 /100

Critics have warmly received Anne Shirley, celebrating it as an exceptional animated adaptation of L. M. Montgomery's classic Canadian novel. Reviewers frequently emphasize that animation is the ideal medium for the story, as it vividly brings Anne's rich imagination and colorful perception of Prince Edward Island to life in ways live-action productions cannot easily replicate.

In addition to its vibrant visuals, commentators highlight the series' charming tone and gentle pacing. Critics also appreciate the show's thoughtful approach to updating the source material, noting that streamlining certain early 20th-century elements helps the narrative resonate with contemporary viewers while keeping its heartfelt core intact.

“Not only is 'Anne Shirley' the best anime of the season, but it’s one of the greatest adaptations of a beloved book series that we’ve ever seen!”

“Anne Shirley is the latest anime adaptation of Anne of Green Gables — and it proves that anime is the best way to adapt the classic book.”

“Classic story revived in charming, gentle anime adaptation.”

“using animation can make the colors more vibrant, and the world seem bigger in a way that reflects Anne’s perception of the world, rather than reality.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
US • UK • CA
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

The 2025 arrival of Anne Shirley presents a fresh animated take on a familiar transition. Set against the backdrop of Prince Edward Island, the series leans into the slice of life genre to explore the quiet shifts that occur when an eleven-year-old orphan finds a permanent home with the Cuthbert siblings.

Honoka Inoue provides the voice for a lead character defined less by her circumstances and more by the specific energy she brings to a rigid rural household. Rather than rushing through the coming of age tropes, the drama lingers on the interplay between the girl’s boundless imagination and the practical routines of her new environment. It is a composed, deliberate approach to a classic story, emphasizing small, earnest moments over grand narrative swings.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 24 eps
Honoka Inoue
Honoka Inoue
as Anne Shirley (voice)
24 episodes
Aya Nakamura
Aya Nakamura
as Marilla Cuthbert (voice)
24 episodes
Naoya Miyase
Naoya Miyase
as Gilbert Blythe (voice)
24 episodes
Yume Miyamoto
Yume Miyamoto
as Diana Barry (voice)
24 episodes
Kimiko Saito
Kimiko Saito
as Rachel Lynde (voice)
19 episodes
Chie Nakamura
Chie Nakamura
as Mrs. Spencer (voice)
1 episode
Sayaka Senbongi
Sayaka Senbongi
as Flora Jane Spencer (voice)
1 episode
Seiko Tamura
Seiko Tamura
as Mrs. Blewett (voice)
1 episode
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Keywords

based on novel or book canada adoption remake slice of life coming of age orphan anime prince edward island orphan girl
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Details

First Aired
April 05, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
37