Based on the novels: “Anne of Green Gables,” “Anne of Avonlea,” and “Anne of the Island,”
written by L. M. Montgomery, translated by Hanako Muraoka and published as “Akage no An,” “An no Seishun,”
and “An no Aijo,” respectively by Shinchosha publishing Co., Ltd.
The show begins airing on
NHK Educational TV
at 18:25 on Sat. April 5, 2025(Planned)
On beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, the orphan Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, where she is adopted by them despite the misunderstanding. They initially don't know what to do, but as they are won over by Anne's imagination, their family bond deepens. As she meets her bosom friend Diana Barry and her constant rival Gilbert Blythe, and comes into contact with her classmates and teachers, Anne grows from a girl into a young woman.
The widely beloved tale of Anne Shirley's growth from a girl into a woman has now returned. With her pure heart and unstoppable imagination, Anne will surely win the hearts of everyone she meets.