TV series
Anne Shirley
2025, Japanese, on NHK Educational TV.
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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7.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E24: It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness
Aired 27 September 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Honoka InoueAnne Shirley (voice) · 24 ep
- Aya NakamuraMarilla Cuthbert (voice) · 24 ep
- Naoya MiyaseGilbert Blythe (voice) · 24 ep
- Yume MiyamotoDiana Barry (voice) · 24 ep
- Kimiko SaitoRachel Lynde (voice) · 19 ep
- Sayaka KikuchiJane Andrews (voice) · 12 ep
- Makoto KoichiDavy Keith (voice) · 12 ep
- Sora AmamiyaRuby Gillis (voice) · 11 ep
- Rikako OtaJoseph (voice) · 11 ep
- Yasunori MatsumotoPacifique (voice) · 11 ep
- Aki SasamoriJosie Pye (voice) · 10 ep
- Rina HonnizumiPriscilla Grant (voice) · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 April 2025
- Last aired
- 27 September 2025
- Network
- NHK Educational TV
- Original title
- アン・シャーリー
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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News & fan talk
What Anne Shirley is based on
Anne Shirley is based on Anne of Green Gables, a 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by L. C. Page & Company, Anne of Avonlea, a 1909 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by Louis Coues Page, and Anne of the Island, a 1915 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by L. C. Page & Company.
Novel · 1908
Anne of Green Gables
By Lucy Maud Montgomery
Published by L. C. Page & Company
Novel · 1909
Anne of Avonlea
By Lucy Maud Montgomery
Published by Louis Coues Page
Novel · 1915
Anne of the Island
By Lucy Maud Montgomery
Published by L. C. Page & Company
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Anne Shirley: quick answers
Is Anne Shirley worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Anne Shirley are there?
Anne Shirley has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Anne Shirley finished?
Yes. Anne Shirley ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Anne Shirley on?
Anne Shirley is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Anne Shirley parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Anne Shirley is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Anne Shirley?
If you liked Anne Shirley, try Anne of Green Gables, Princess Sarah, Heidi: Girl of the Alps.
What is Anne Shirley based on?
Anne Shirley is based on Anne of Green Gables, a 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by L. C. Page & Company, Anne of Avonlea, a 1909 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by Louis Coues Page, and Anne of the Island, a 1915 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published by L. C. Page & Company.