Princess Sarah 1985
What is Princess Sarah?
Princess Sarah is a Japanese animated television series based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The series, which premiered in 1985, follows the story of a young girl, the daughter of a wealthy Englishman, who attends a prestigious boarding school in London.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 46
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 1985
- Last aired
- Dec 29, 1985
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Family
- Updated
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Overview
Princess Sarah is a Japanese animated television series based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The series, which premiered in 1985, follows the story of a young girl, the daughter of a wealthy Englishman, who attends a prestigious boarding school in London. She is forced to become a maid at the school after a series of unexpected tragic events. The series combines elements of animation, drama, and family genres.
Should you watch it?
“A privileged girl's life changes when tragedy strikes and she becomes a servant at her school.”
- Strong character development
- Faithful adaptation of a classic story
- Dated animation style
- Slow pacing in early episodes
You enjoy classic literary adaptations with strong female protagonists.
Suitable for older children and teens due to mild emotional themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 46 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Miss Minchin's Seminary For Young Ladies Jan 6, 1985
- E2 Emily The Doll Jan 13, 1985
- E3 First Day Of Class Jan 20, 1985
- E4 Ermengarde The Good Friend Jan 27, 1985
- E5 Lottie The Crybaby Feb 3, 1985
- E6 Becky, Covered In Ash Feb 10, 1985
- E7 Class Representative Feb 17, 1985
- E8 A Kind Mistress Feb 24, 1985
- E9 The Letter From India Mar 3, 1985
- E10 Two Gifts Mar 10, 1985
- E11 The Birthday Of A Princess Mar 17, 1985
- E12 The Dark Room In The Attic Mar 24, 1985
- E13 A Day Of Hard Work Mar 31, 1985
- E14 The Late-Night Guest Apr 7, 1985
- E15 Peter, The Child Of The Streets Apr 14, 1985
- E16 Lottie's Adventure Apr 21, 1985
- E17 Friends With Little Melle's Family Apr 28, 1985
- E18 The Sad Maypole Celebration May 5, 1985
- E19 Messages To India May 12, 1985
- E20 The Mystery Of The Resident Of The Special Room May 19, 1985
- E21 The Sadness Within Tears May 26, 1985
- E22 The Party In The Attic Jun 2, 1985
- E23 The Friendly Baker Jun 9, 1985
- E24 Emily's Fate Jun 16, 1985
- E25 Cinderella For A Day Jun 23, 1985
- E26 The Young Teacher For The Younger Students Jun 30, 1985
- E27 The Departure Of Master Dufarge Jul 7, 1985
- E28 The Hubbub Of Summer Vacation Jul 14, 1985
- E29 Becky's Return Home Jul 21, 1985
- E30 The Indian Gentleman Aug 4, 1985
- E31 The Monster In The Attic Aug 11, 1985
- E32 The Secret On The Other Side Of The Wall Aug 18, 1985
- E33 The Mistreatment Of The New Semester Aug 25, 1985
- E34 Redemption In The Storm Sep 8, 1985
- E35 On The Brink Of Death Sep 22, 1985
- E36 The Beginning Of The Magic Sep 29, 1985
- E37 The Pandemonium In The Attic Oct 6, 1985
- E38 The Magic Dispelled Oct 13, 1985
- E39 A Cold Night In The Stable Oct 20, 1985
- E40 Miss Amelia's Tears Oct 27, 1985
- E41 The Party Of The Spirits Nov 3, 1985
- E42 Driven Away On The Snowy Day Nov 10, 1985
- E43 The Wonderful Parcel Of Happiness Dec 8, 1985
- E44 Ah! It Is The Child! Dec 15, 1985
- E45 Miss Minchin's Regret Dec 22, 1985
- E46 Until The Day We Meet Again Dec 29, 1985
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1905 children's novel A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Where does the story take place?
The story begins in India and moves to a boarding school in London.
What age group is this for?
It is suitable for older children and teens.
Is it a long series?
It aired from January to December 1985.
Is the main character Japanese?
No, the main character is British; the series is a Japanese production.