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Anne of Green Gables is a children's novel by L.M. Montgomery about a little orphan girl named Anne. Her story begins when she accidentally gets sent to, and adopted by, the Cuthberts of Prince Edward Island. The novel is the first in a classic series which grows with the protagonist.

Many people across the world adore Anne Shirley for her bright, creative mind, humor, and fine feelings, which capture both the heartbreak and whimsy of childhood. Shojo fans and Anne of Green Gables fans alike were pleased to hear an announcement from Crunchyroll about a new shojo anime adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's book. Between press releases, promotional images, and information released about the anime's source materials, there's a lot to surmise about what this new series will entail.

Anne Shirley Isn't the First Anne of Green Gables Anime Adaptation Anne Shirley Is Beloved in Japan & Canada

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It’s no secret that 2025 is a big year. With some highly anticipated Marvel movies, the return of one of the most iconic rom-com movie series, Bridget Jones, or even controversial projects such as Disney’s Snow White, this year is nothing short of a cinematic rollercoaster. The excitement for something new is here, but who doesn’t sometimes just long for a childhood classic? Even better, a childhood classic with a modern take?

The Answer Studio, which is known for beloved anime productions such as Suzume and Your Name, is delivering just that. The announcement by the Japanese production company that dear Anne will return to the screens in the TV anime Anne Shirley has already brought back the spark. It would be very Anne-coded to leave any information regarding the surrounding news up to the imagination, but instead, let’s take a look at everything we know about...

Anime is no stranger to fairy tale tropes. Depending on what series fans check out, they'll find everything from twists on familiar tales, like Snow White with the Red Hair, to classics told in a different setting, like My Happy Marriage. It's only natural that some anime would take the typical Beauty and the Beast trope and pair someone sweet with a monstrous soul.

However, there are many ways one can write a trope. Some monstrous souls are simply ordinary humans that don't match beauty standards. Others are little monsters or beasts. Some even have curses cast on them. No matter how the anime displays this familiar trope, Beauty and the Beast is always a lovable classic to fall back on.

A Gentle Giant Meets His First Love in My Love Story!! Streaming On: Crunchyroll

My Love Story!! is a romantic comedy anime based on the manga written by Kazune Kawahara and illustrated by Aruko.

Shojo is technically a demographic; it's anime and manga written and marketed for a young, female audience. It's also referenced almost as a wider genre of its own, because shojo anime follows certain conventions, like telling romance and character-driven (rather than plot-driven) stories. Some shojo stories are incredibly melodramatic, to where fans often compare them to soap-operas.

Fans enjoy those shojo titles for the drama. They push the envelope, and keep the audience hooked, making them wonder what could happen next. Not all zany anime is written equally. While some anime are poorly written but enjoyed for their shock value and humor, others are well-written soap operas with nuance and purpose.

Takeo Embodies Knightly Goodness in Modern Day in My Love Story!! Takeo Saves Rinko on a Bus

My Love Story!! is a romantic comedy that has a very playful and sincere tone. It follows the very likable hero, Takeo Gouda,...