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39
TV
Finished Airing
Apr 5, 2009 to Dec 27, 2009
The story of what happened to Anne Shirley before she was adopted.
9.0/10
Average Review Score
100%
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It is a very emotional show. Its main focus is on how people process their emotions. It never loses its focus and there is always something to learn about life in every episode. The animation is a little rough and few character arcs can be boring. Dialogues and characters are the strength of this show. I love the chemistry between all of the characters. There are many characters and Anne influences everyone's life. She is a child and has an optimistic view on life. Most of the characters are adults and have a pessimistic view on life. This contrast in perspective makes Anne's dialogues with other charactersinteresting.
This work is very good, especially if you are in the target audience. The animation and music are simple but serve their purpose. The coloring is subtle and simple, but it's noticeable on the clothes and walls and perfectly suits the work's atmosphere. The events unfold slowly but enjoyably. Anne's character is a young child discovering the painful world in her own innocent, childlike way. The story's narrative revolves around Anne's interactions with others throughout the events, and those dialogues are beautiful and simple. There is a great deal of reliance on Anne's internal dialogues, which was nice. How does she respond to those who insult herinternally?How do you deal with difficult situations? How do you talk to plants, furniture, and even mountains? How do you grieve innocently after a big problem? And how do you struggle and develop throughout the story? The events are varied. There are good episodes and there are great episodes, but there are no episodes that are completely subpar. I also love the characters, whether they are the main ones like Anne or even the occasional characters who appear in one or two episodes. I love how she portrays their different daily struggles and the varying effects of Anne's kind personality; some love her, some stay up late because of her optimism, and some see her as a mirror of themselves or someone dear to them. There are major dramatic twists in the story; without spoiling Anne's life, things get tougher and tougher until she finally finds her own way. Another point to note: this work is family-friendly and simple; it can be watched by a child, an adult, or someone who isn't interested in anime or this genre of stories. My only criticism is the lack of respect for the original novel. I liked the work, but it didn't adapt the well-known events of the novel; instead, it created its own prequel. Ultimately, if you're looking for a lighthearted family drama about a young orphan girl coping with her difficult life through various experiences, then this show is for you. Whether you enjoy action, profound philosophy, or a precise adaptation of a novel, Ψ It is not yours.