classic tales turn ANIME
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1. Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables (1992)
100 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Anne is an orphan full of imagination. When she arrives at her new home she learns that sometimes you have to be a sensible person too; at the same time her unique character changes, or at ... See full summary »
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Eiko Yamada, Fumie Kitahara, Ryûji Saikachi, Michio Hazama
Votes: 402
2. Anne of Green Gables (1979)
24 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Based on the books by Lucy Maud Montgomery, this 50 episode series tells the story of Anne Shirley, a young orphan living in 19th century Canada.
Stars: Eiko Yamada, Fumie Kitahara, Michio Hazama, Ryûji Saikachi
Votes: 2,092
3. Swiss Family Robinson (1981)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
When the Robinsons plan to go to start a new life in Australia, they run into a storm that completely changes their lives.
Stars: Wendee Lee, Michael McConnohie, Ardwight Chamberlain, Ellyn Stern
Votes: 1,201
4. The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli (1989–2020)
TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
The adventures of Mowgli, an orphan boy raised by wolves, and his friends in the jungles of India.
Stars: Urara Takano, Banjô Ginga, Julian Bailey, Thor Bishopric
Votes: 1,572
5. The Adventures of Mowgli (1973)
Not Rated | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A boy raised by animals learns to live by the laws of the jungle. Full-length version of the Soviet animated series.
Director: Roman Davydov | Stars: Lyusena Ovchinnikova, Aleksandr Nazarov, Anatoliy Papanov, Sergey Martinson
Votes: 2,294
6. Don Chuck Story (1975–1977)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Chuck, the beaver.
Votes: 804
7. Les Miserables: Shoujo Cosette (2007)
24 min | Animation, Family, History
The classic novel by Victor Hugo returns to the world of Japanese anime in Nippon Animation's 52-episode adaptation "Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette". The plot shifts its focus to include ... See full summary »
Stars: Atsuko Tanaka, Miyuki Sawashiro, Hiroshi Naka, Haruka Tomatsu
Votes: 431
8. Les Misérables (1992)
Animation, Drama, Family
In the tight alleys of Paris, the enfante Cosette, works as a servant for a harsh strange family after her Mother had sold her for money. One night, her miserable life sees the light of hope that transforms Cosette into a princess.
Stars: Jean-Luc Reichmann, Gérard Hernandez, Micheline Dax, Henri Poirier
Votes: 51
9. The Adventures of Gulliver (1968–1969)
TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
The adventures of Gary Gulliver and his search for his missing father.
Stars: Allan Melvin, John Stephenson, Herb Vigran, Don Messick
Votes: 506
10. Robin Hood (1990–1992)
24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Several centuries ago in Nottingham County, a cruel and greedy baron by the name of Alwine ordered the destruction of the Huntingtons' castle - from the fire of which Robin and his cousins,... See full summary »
Stars: Kazue Ikura, Naoko Matsui, Yûko Mita, Maria Kawamura
Votes: 930
11. Powerpuff Girls Z (2006–2007)
TV-PG | Animation, Action, Adventure
Three ordinary girls gain superpowers and protect their home city from a variety of villains.
Stars: Emiri Kato, Nami Miyahara, Machiko Kawana, Taiten Kusunoki
Votes: 707
12. Snow White with the Red Hair (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Although her name means "snow white," Shirayuki is a cheerful, red-haired girl living in the country of Tanbarun who works diligently as an apothecary at her herbal shop. Her life changes ... See full summary »
Stars: Saori Hayami, Ryôta Ôsaka, Yûichirô Umehara, Kaori Nazuka
Votes: 3,679
13. The Wild Swans (1977)
62 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A young girl must spend six years making sweatshirts out of poison ivy in order to save her six brothers which have been turned into swans by an evil sorceress.
Directors: Yûji Endô, Nobutaka Nishizawa | Stars: Eiko Masuyama, Yasuko Miyazaki, Kaneko Iwasaki, Yôsuke Kondô
Votes: 292
14. The Little Mermaid (1975)
Not Rated | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A mermaid falls in love with a human prince, which leads to tragedy.
Directors: Tomoharu Katsumata, Tim Reid | Stars: Fumie Kashiyama, Mariko Miyagi, Tarô Shigaki, Hideki Shibata
Votes: 1,151
15. Twelve Months (1980)
65 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A young girl meets the Spirits of the Twelve Months when she is sent out during a winter snowstorm to collect galanthus, a flower that blooms in April.
Director: Kimio Yabuki | Stars: Shinobu Ôtake, Ai Kanzaki, Tokuko Sugiyama, Mariko Mukai
Votes: 426
16. Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017)
PG | 103 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Based on "The Little Broomstick" by Mary Stewart, a strange flower grants a girl magic powers.
Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi | Stars: Hana Sugisaki, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Yûki Amami, Fumiyo Kohinata
Votes: 16,183 | Gross: $2.42M
17. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (1982)
TV-G | 65 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
This is the classic story of the young boy Aladdin who is tricked by and evil wizard to go inside the cave that holds a great treasure and there is an old lamp that he needs to bring to him... See full summary »
Director: Yoshikatsu Kasai | Stars: Kazuo Kamiya, Keiko Suzuka, Kikuo Kaneuchi, Reiko Nanao
Votes: 295
18. Swan Lake (1981)
G | 75 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A prince falls in love with a princess cursed to change into a swan by day, but their love is threatened by the sorcerer who keeps her imprisoned.
Director: Kimio Yabuki | Stars: Keiko Takeshita, Tarô Shigaki, Asao Koike, Yôko Asagami
Votes: 969
19. Sea Prince and the Fire Child (1981)
TV-Y7-FV | 108 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A prince of the sea and a child of fire engage in a tragic forbidden romance.
Director: Masami Hata | Stars: Tôru Furuya, Mami Koyama, Ikue Sakakibara, Jûkichi Uno
Votes: 592
20. Puss in Boots (1969)
TV-Y7-FV | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While being on the run for saving a mouse, the famous Puss in Boots, Pero, helps a young peasant boy win the heart of a lovely princess, while trying to rescue her from an evil wizard.
Director: Kimio Yabuki | Stars: Susumu Ishikawa, Toshiko Fujita, Rumi Sakakibara, Asao Koike
Votes: 1,012
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