Anne of Green Gables 1979
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What is Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables is a 1979 animated television series that adapts L. M. Montgomery’s classic novel about a spirited orphan girl.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1979
- Last aired
- Dec 30, 1979
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Family
- Updated
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Overview
Anne of Green Gables is a 1979 animated television series that adapts L. M. Montgomery’s classic novel about a spirited orphan girl. The series was produced by Nippon Animation and aired as part of the studio’s World Masterpiece Theater lineup, carrying the Japanese title 赤毛のアン (Akage no An, “Red‑haired Anne”). Classified as animation
Should you watch it?
“An imaginative orphan girl finds an unexpected new home with elderly siblings on a farm.”
- charming protagonist
- classic literary adaptation
- slow pacing
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy gentle period dramas centered on personal growth and family dynamics.
This series is suitable for family viewing and maintains a lighthearted, sentimental tone.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Matthew Cuthbert Is Surprised Jan 7, 1979
- E2 Marilla Cuthbert Is Surprised Jan 14, 1979
- E3 Morning at Green Gables Jan 21, 1979
- E4 Anne's History Jan 28, 1979
- E5 Marilla Makes Up Her Mind Feb 4, 1979
- E6 Anne of Green Gables Feb 11, 1979
- E7 Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified Feb 18, 1979
- E8 Anne's Impressions of Sunday School Feb 25, 1979
- E9 A Solemn Vow Mar 4, 1979
- E10 Anne Plays with a Bosom Friend Apr 11, 1979
- E11 Marilla's Brooch Disappears Nov 18, 1979
- E12 Anne's Confession Mar 25, 1979
- E13 Anne Goes to School Apr 1, 1979
- E14 A Tempest in Class Apr 8, 1979
- E15 Fall Is Coming Apr 15, 1979
- E16 Diana Is Invited to Tea Apr 22, 1979
- E17 Anne Returns to School May 6, 1979
- E18 Anne Rescues Minnie May May 13, 1979
- E19 Diana's Birthday May 20, 1979
- E20 Spring Once Again May 27, 1979
- E21 The New Minister's Wife Jun 3, 1979
- E22 The Wrong Ingredient Jun 10, 1979
- E23 Anne Is Invited to Tea Jun 17, 1979
- E24 An Affair of Honor Jun 24, 1979
- E25 A Letter to Diana Jul 1, 1979
- E26 The Concert Plan Jul 8, 1979
- E27 Matthew and the Puffed Sleeves Jul 15, 1979
- E28 The Christmas Concert Jul 22, 1979
- E29 Anne Starts the Story-Telling Club Jul 29, 1979
- E30 Vanity and Vexation of Spirit Aug 5, 1979
- E31 An Unfortunate Lily Maiden Aug 12, 1979
- E32 An Epoch in Anne's Life Aug 19, 1979
- E33 An Invitation to Queen's Class Aug 26, 1979
- E34 Diana and Students at Queen's Sep 9, 1979
- E35 Longing for the Summer Holidays Sep 16, 1979
- E36 The Future of the Story Club Sep 23, 1979
- E37 A 15-Year-Old's Spring Sep 30, 1979
- E38 My Number Is 13 Oct 7, 1979
- E39 The Results Oct 14, 1979
- E40 The Concert Hotel Oct 21, 1979
- E41 Off to Queen's College Oct 28, 1979
- E42 Life on a New Campus Nov 4, 1979
- E43 Home for the Weekend Nov 11, 1979
- E44 The Winter at Queen's Nov 18, 1979
- E45 The Glory and the Dream Nov 25, 1979
- E46 Matthew's Love Dec 2, 1979
- E47 The Reaper Whose Name Is Death Dec 9, 1979
- E48 Matthew's Farewell Dec 16, 1979
- E49 The Bend in the Road Dec 23, 1979
- E50 God's in Heaven, All Is Well on Earth Dec 30, 1979
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
An eleven-year-old orphan named Anne Shirley is adopted by siblings who originally intended to adopt a boy.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set at a location called Green Gables.
Who adopts Anne?
Anne is adopted by Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla.
What is Anne's personality like?
Despite her difficult upbringing, Anne is described as a cheerful and fun-loving girl.
Why did the Cuthberts want to adopt?
They were looking for a boy who could help with the work on their farm.