The Legend of Snow White 1994
What is The Legend of Snow White?
The Legend of Snow White is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production that is based on the European fairy tale. Directed by Tsuneo Ninomiya, the program features a screenplay written by Jinzo Toriumi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 1994
- Last aired
- Apr 5, 1995
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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The Legend of Snow White is a Japanese anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production that is based on the European fairy tale. Directed by Tsuneo Ninomiya, the program features a screenplay written by Jinzo Toriumi. The series premiered on NHK on April 6, 1994, and ran for a total of 52 episodes until its conclusion on March 29, 1995. Throughout its broadcast, the show utilized two specific pieces of theme music. The opening theme is titled Heart no mori e tsuretette and is performed by Miki Sakai with Red Dolphins. The ending theme is titled Folk Dance and is performed by Mebae Miyahara. As an adaptation of a traditional story, the production serves as a television interpretation of the classic narrative. The series maintained a consistent production schedule over the course of its year-long run on NHK. By following the established fairy tale source material, the show offers a serialized take on the well-known story through the medium of Japanese animation.
Should you watch it?
“A classic anime retells Snow White with Japanese flair across 52 enchanting episodes.”
- Beautifully blends fairy‑tale storytelling with Japanese animation style
- Original music by Miki Sakai and Mebae Miyahara adds charm
- Offers a full year of weekly episodes for deep character development
- At 52 episodes, the series requires a long time commitment
- Pacing may feel slower compared to modern anime
Watch it if you enjoy family‑friendly fantasy adaptations with a classic 90s anime aesthetic.
The series is rated TV‑Y, offering gentle drama suitable for children and families.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Beautiful As Snow Apr 6, 1994
- E2 A Wild Ambition Apr 13, 1994
- E3 A Meeting On A Sunny Day Apr 20, 1994
- E4 The Promise Was Kept Apr 27, 1994
- E5 A Chance For Love And Hope May 4, 1994
- E6 The Seven Dwarfs May 11, 1994
- E7 A New Family May 18, 1994
- E8 The Jolly Prince And The Magic Flowers May 25, 1994
- E9 The Meeting Under The Stairs Jun 1, 1994
- E10 A Letter From Richard Jun 8, 1994
- E11 A Dangerous Adventure At The Castle Jun 15, 1994
- E12 The Smile Of A Friend Jun 22, 1994
- E13 A Green-Blue Devil Jun 29, 1994
- E14 The Lost White Flower Jul 6, 1994
- E15 A Rainbow-Coloured Frog Jul 13, 1994
- E16 The Butterflies Jul 20, 1994
- E17 A Spell In The Moonlit Night Jul 27, 1994
- E18 The Ice Country Aug 3, 1994
- E19 A Little Child Aug 10, 1994
- E20 Goodness Of Heart Aug 17, 1994
- E21 Good-Bye Jolly Aug 24, 1994
- E22 A Strange Egg Aug 31, 1994
- E23 The Legendary Mountain Sep 7, 1994
- E24 A Little Fairy Sep 14, 1994
- E25 A Voice From Long Ago Sep 21, 1994
- E26 A Timeless Love Sep 28, 1994
- E27 A Pleasant Surprise Oct 5, 1994
- E28 A Lovely Girl Oct 12, 1994
- E29 A Boy From Woods Oct 19, 1994
- E30 Looking For The Flower Of Hope Oct 26, 1994
- E31 A Gift From Mary Nov 2, 1994
- E32 Snow White's Awaking Nov 9, 1994
- E33 The Evil Fog Nov 16, 1994
- E34 Ronny's Stratagem Nov 23, 1994
- E35 The Pendant Of Love Nov 30, 1994
- E36 The Miracle Dec 7, 1994
- E37 The Departure Dec 14, 1994
- E38 The Flight Dec 21, 1994
- E39 A Hope For The Future Dec 28, 1994
- E40 The Memory Jan 4, 1995
- E41 The Flower Cries Jan 11, 1995
- E42 A World Of Illusions Jan 25, 1995
- E43 Girl's Tears Feb 1, 1995
- E44 Admirable Courage Feb 8, 1995
- E45 A Prayer To The Moon Feb 15, 1995
- E46 The Mirror's Mystery Feb 22, 1995
- E47 Jonas The Great Magician Mar 1, 1995
- E48 The Strength Of Mother Earth Mar 8, 1995
- E49 The Poisoned Apple Mar 15, 1995
- E50 The Blue Hawk Has Arrived Mar 22, 1995
- E51 The Kiss Mar 29, 1995
- E52 Episode 52 Apr 5, 1995
Frequently asked questions
What is the series based on?
It is based on the European fairy tale of Snow White.
How many episodes does it have?
The series consists of 52 episodes that aired from April 1994 to March 1995.
Who produced the anime?
It was produced by Tatsunoko Production.
What are the opening and ending theme songs?
The opening theme is "Heart no mori e tsuretette" by Miki Sakai with Red Dolphins, and the ending theme is "Folk Dance" by Mebae Miyahara.
What is the content rating?
It carries a TV‑Y rating, indicating it is suitable for all ages.