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New ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime Premieres April 5 with 24 Episodes – Key Visual & PV Released

A brand-new anime adaptation of ‘Anne of Green Gables’, titled ‘Anne Shirley’, is set to premiere on April 5, 2025, at 6:25 PM (JST) on NHK E-Tele. The key visual, teaser PV, and additional staff details have also been revealed.


Key Visual of ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime

Key Visual of ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime


A Timeless Classic Returns After 46 Years

Originally written by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables is set on the picturesque Prince Edward Island, Canada. The story follows Anne Shirley, an orphan with a vivid imagination and a kind heart, who is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Through her optimistic spirit and deep love for nature, Anne transforms the lives of those around her, capturing the warmth of love and the joy of everyday life.

First published in Japan in 1952, the novel has remained a beloved literary classic for over 70 years. The original 1979 anime adaptation by Nippon Animation left a lasting legacy, and now, after 46 years, the story is reborn as the new anime series ‘Anne Shirley’.


Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime

Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime


Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime

Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime


🌟 About the New Anime ‘Anne Shirley’

This adaptation will cover the first three volumes of the Anne of Green Gables series over 24 episodes.

🔹 Produced by Answer Studio – Known for working on Suzume and Your Name, the studio brings high-quality animation to beautifully depict Anne’s world and the stunning landscapes of Prince Edward Island.

🔹 New Key Visual – The newly released key visual features Anne, Gilbert Blythe, and Diana Barry in Avonlea Village, enjoying a picnic scene, showcasing them slightly older than at the beginning of the story.


Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime

Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime


Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime

Scene Cut from ‘Anne Shirley’ Anime


🎬 Staff & Cast

🎥 Staff
Director: Hiroshi Kawamata
Character Design: Kenichi Tsuchiya
Chief Animation Directors: Yuji Watanabe & Naoko Saito
Art Director: Tadashi Kudo
Color Design: Shiho Kuriki
Director of Photography: Shinji Saito
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
Music: Michiru Oshima

🎭 Cast
Anne Shirley – Honoka Inoue
Marilla Cuthbert – Aya Nakamura
Matthew Cuthbert – Yasunori Matsumoto
Gilbert Blythe – Naoya Miyase
Diana Barry – Yume Miyamoto



Source : ORICON NEWS

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