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Anne Shirley (2025)

Japanese · Animation / Drama · 24 min
★ 7.9 Few ratings 40 ratings
Released 5 Apr 2025
Page updated 2 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watchBased on 40 ratings

The few who rated it like it.

Audience★ 7.9 from 40 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Anne Shirley is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT.

What the audience says

The few people who have rated Anne Shirley rate this Japanese series highly. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 40 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Japanese animation with drama threaded through. The 7.9 rests on just 40 ratings so far — promising, not proven.

Skip if
you won't get past the format
Best for
An episode-a-night rhythm

Story

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.

Good to know

Runtime~24 min per episode
GenreAnimation / Drama
LanguageJapanese
Best screenStream at home

Cast

Honoka Inoue
Honoka Inoue
Anne Shirley (voice)
Aya Nakamura
Aya Nakamura
Marilla Cuthbert (voice)
Naoya Miyase
Naoya Miyase
Gilbert Blythe (voice)
Yume Miyamoto
Yume Miyamoto
Diana Barry (voice)

Where to watch in Japan

Amazon Prime VideoHuluU-NEXTAnime Times Amazon Channel

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
Amazon Video

Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: All Prime Video titles in Japan

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Anne Shirley worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 40 ratings). It rates 7.9/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Japanese animation with drama threaded through. The 7.9 rests on just 40 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
Where can I watch Anne Shirley?
You can stream Anne Shirley in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
What language is Anne Shirley in?
Anne Shirley is a Japanese series (Animation / Drama).
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