Story of the Alps: My Annette (1983)
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The story unfolds in the picturesque Swiss Alps, where Annette and her younger brother Dani live. The narrative explores themes of friendship, forgiveness, and the beauty of nature, making it a heartfelt drama suitable for family viewing. The animation style reflects the era's characteristic hand-drawn charm, and the voice cast, including Keiko Han and Eiko Yamada, brings the characters to life with warmth and emotion.
This series is a wonderful example of how 1980s anime often drew inspiration from Western literature, adapting it into a format that resonated with audiences worldwide.
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"Story of the Alps: My Annette," known in Japan as "Alps Monogatari: Watashi no Annette," is a charming anime series that aired in 1983. It is part of the World Masterpiece Theater, a revered series of anime adaptations of classic children's literature. This particular series is based on the book "Treasures of the Snow" by Patricia St. John.
Title: Story of the Alps: My Annette
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Cast: Keiko Han, Sanae Miyuki, Eiko Masuyama, Osamu Kobayashi, Eiko Yamada
First aired: Jan 8, 1983
Last air date: Dec 24, 1983
Overview: An anime series based on the children's book and set in the Swiss mountain village of Rossinière.
The story unfolds in the picturesque Swiss Alps, where Annette and her younger brother Dani live. The narrative explores themes of friendship, forgiveness, and the beauty of nature, making it a heartfelt drama suitable for family viewing. The animation style reflects the era's characteristic hand-drawn charm, and the voice cast, including Keiko Han and Eiko Yamada, brings the characters to life with warmth and emotion.
This series is a wonderful example of how 1980s anime often drew inspiration from Western literature, adapting it into a format that resonated with audiences worldwide.