The appeal and reputation of "Hello, Anne": A moving story and character analysis

The appeal and reputation of "Anne": its success as a spin-off and the background to its success

"Hello Anne" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2009 as a spin-off of the world-famous "Anne of Green Gables". It is based on Badge Wilson's "Before Green Gables" and tells the story of Anne's journey to Prince Edward Island. This work was broadcast on multiple broadcasting stations including BS Fuji and was loved by viewers as a long-running series of 39 episodes.

Story and Characters

The story of "Anne" covers the 10 years that Anne spent there, from when she was about 6 years old until she came to Prince Edward Island. After losing her parents, Anne began working as a maid for the Thomas family, but life there was not easy. After various events, such as the Thomas family moving and Bert's death, Anne was forced to live with the Hammond family and an orphanage. However, even in the midst of all this, Anne did not give up on her dreams and hopes and continued to grow. The story follows her journey to eventually being adopted by the Cuthbert family.

The main character, Anne Shirley, is a girl who loves to talk and daydream more than anything else. Her cheerfulness and strength give hope to the viewers. Various characters, such as Bert and Joanna of the Thomas family, Eggman, and Mr. Henderson, surround Anne and support her growth. These characters are deeply involved in Anne's life and enrich her heart.

Production background and staff

"Hello Anne" is a work produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Yatabe Katsuyoshi. The scenario director is Shimada Mitsuru, and the scriptwriters include Shimada Mitsuru, Hirano Yasushi, Naka Hiroko, and Nakamura Makoto. The music is by Takanashi Koji, Mizutani Hiromi, and Fujisawa Kenji, and storyboards and direction are handled by many staff members including Nishida Kenichi, Takahashi Jun, and Kidokoro Masaaki. Character design is by Nishimura Takayo and Sato Yoshiharu, and animation directors include Nishimura Takayo, Sato Yoshiharu, Takeuchi Kei, and Hishinuma Yuki.

This work was produced as the third in the BS Masterpiece Theater series, and unlike the previous two, the animation and direction were mainly produced in-house. Especially from episode 14 onwards, Yoshiharu Sato joined as animation director, and it is evaluated that the style is closer to the old World Masterpiece Theater style. However, this work marked the end of the BS Masterpiece Theater series.

Broadcast information and how to watch

"Hello Anne" was broadcast on BS Fuji every Sunday from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. from April 5 to December 27, 2009. It was also broadcast on Animax from May 20, 2009 to February 17, 2010, every Wednesday from 18:30 to 19:00, on Chiba TV from November 13, 2009 to August 27, 2010, every Friday from 17:30 to 18:00, on Sun TV from January 7 to March 16, 2010, every Monday to Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30, on Tochigi TV from April 22 to June 13, 2013, every Monday to Friday from 17:30 to 18:00, on TV Hokkaido from August 20 to October 15, 2013, every Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 8:30, and on TV Saitama from June 16, 2016 to March 23, 2017, every Thursday from 18:00 to 18:30.

Currently, the series is available on DVD and Blu-ray, and can also be viewed on streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.

Theme song and music

The opening theme is "Hikari no Tane" (Seeds of Light), with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, music by Yoshino Yuya, arrangement by Yamashita Kosuke, and vocals by Inoue Azumi. Young Fresh performs the chorus. The ending theme is "Yattane March" (Yattane March), also with lyrics by Mori Yuriko, music and arrangement by Arai Rio, and vocals by Inoue Azumi. These songs, with melodies that symbolize Anne's brightness and hope, warm the hearts of viewers.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Anne" has been highly praised for its faithful animation of the original "Before Green Gables." It has been especially praised for its careful depiction of Anne's coming-of-age story and for its deep exploration of the relationships between the characters. The beautiful backgrounds, colors, and music also add to the appeal of the work.

Many viewers commented that they were moved by Anne's strength and kindness. Some also commented that the story development was enjoyable even for viewers who were not familiar with the original work, and that the touching scenes in each episode left a lasting impression. Furthermore, it was loved by many fans as the final work in BS's Masterpiece Theater series.

Related works and recommendations

"Hello Anne" was created as a spin-off of "Anne of Green Gables", but you can get a deeper understanding and be moved by reading the original "Before Green Gables". You can also relive Anne's entire life by watching the "Anne of Green Gables" anime series and movies.

I would like to recommend this film as a film that the whole family can enjoy. It can also be used as a teaching material to teach children the importance of dreams and hopes. It will also give you an opportunity to empathize with Anne's story of growth and reexamine your own life. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy beautiful images and music.

Conclusion

"Anne" was loved by many viewers as a spin-off work that depicts the story of Anne's journey to Prince Edward Island. This work, which combines a faithfully animated story of the original "Before Green Gables", charming characters, beautiful images and music, is not only enjoyable for the whole family, but also serves as an opportunity to reexamine your own life. Please be sure to watch it.