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The Story of Pollyanna

The Story of Pollyanna

61986•26m•6.5/10
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Motherless since birth, Pollyanna was an ordinary happy-go-lucky girl, leaving peacefully with her father, the vicar. Then one day her life changes completely when her father dies and she has to live with her aunt whom she has never met before. In the beginning, she seems to be detested by her but as time passes, they develop a very strong bond.

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Production

Nippon Animation

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 5, 1986

Last Aired

December 28, 1986

Networks

Fuji TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Little Church Girl
E1
The Little Church Girl
Air date: 1986-01-05
Don't Die, Father
E2
Don't Die, Father
Air date: 1986-01-12
The Hymn on Top of the Hill
E3
The Hymn on Top of the Hill
Air date: 1986-01-19
Heading to the Unknown Town
E4
Heading to the Unknown Town
Air date: 1986-01-26
Nancy's Promise
E5
Nancy's Promise
Air date: 1986-02-02
The Commotion With New Clothes
E6
The Commotion With New Clothes
Air date: 1986-02-09
Happy Punishment
E7
Happy Punishment
Air date: 1986-02-16
The Mysterious Gentleman
E8
The Mysterious Gentleman
Air date: 1986-02-23
I Can't Leave You Alone
E9
I Can't Leave You Alone
Air date: 1986-03-02
I Have to Do Something
E10
I Have to Do Something
Air date: 1986-03-09
In Pendleton Woods
E11
In Pendleton Woods
Air date: 1986-03-16
A Surprise for Mrs. Snow
E12
A Surprise for Mrs. Snow
Air date: 1986-03-23
Aunt Polly's Pity
E13
Aunt Polly's Pity
Air date: 1986-03-30
Memories of the Hand Mirror
E14
Memories of the Hand Mirror
Air date: 1986-04-06
The Mysterious Tonic?
E15
The Mysterious Tonic?
Air date: 1986-04-13
Don't Be Angry, Aunt Polly
E16
Don't Be Angry, Aunt Polly
Air date: 1986-04-20
I Really Love Dr. Chilton!
E17
I Really Love Dr. Chilton!
Air date: 1986-04-27
The Mystery of Mr. Pendleton
E18
The Mystery of Mr. Pendleton
Air date: 1986-05-04
The Surprising Secret
E19
The Surprising Secret
Air date: 1986-05-11
Watch Out, Pollyanna!
E20
Watch Out, Pollyanna!
Air date: 1986-05-18
A Horrible Prognosis
E21
A Horrible Prognosis
Air date: 1986-05-25
My Legs Can't Move!
E22
My Legs Can't Move!
Air date: 1986-06-01
I Can't Find Something to Be Glad About!
E23
I Can't Find Something to Be Glad About!
Air date: 1986-06-08
I Want to Walk Again!
E24
I Want to Walk Again!
Air date: 1986-06-15
A Dangerous Operation
E25
A Dangerous Operation
Air date: 1986-06-22
Don't Die, Pollyanna
E26
Don't Die, Pollyanna
Air date: 1986-06-29
Ending of Part 1: I'll Become Your Love!
E27
Ending of Part 1: I'll Become Your Love!
Air date: 1986-07-06
The Hidden Shadow
E28
The Hidden Shadow
Air date: 1986-07-13
Goodbye, Beldingsville
E29
Goodbye, Beldingsville
Air date: 1986-07-20
Life in the Big City of Boston
E30
Life in the Big City of Boston
Air date: 1986-07-27
Chipmunk Has Gone Missing!
E31
Chipmunk Has Gone Missing!
Air date: 1986-08-03
Lost Pollyanna
E32
Lost Pollyanna
Air date: 1986-08-17
Where Is Chipmunk?
E33
Where Is Chipmunk?
Air date: 1986-08-24
Mrs. Carew's Sad Secret
E34
Mrs. Carew's Sad Secret
Air date: 1986-08-31
Young Lord James
E35
Young Lord James
Air date: 1986-09-07
The Angel in the Alley
E36
The Angel in the Alley
Air date: 1986-09-14
I Want the Real Jamie!!
E37
I Want the Real Jamie!!
Air date: 1986-09-21
Why Can't I Be Happy?
E38
Why Can't I Be Happy?
Air date: 1986-09-28
Trouble at the Farewell Party
E39
Trouble at the Farewell Party
Air date: 1986-10-05
The Fun Boston Sightseeing
E40
The Fun Boston Sightseeing
Air date: 1986-10-12
The Beginning of the Storm
E41
The Beginning of the Storm
Air date: 1986-10-19
The Road of No Return
E42
The Road of No Return
Air date: 1986-10-26
Don't Die, Dr. Chilton!
E43
Don't Die, Dr. Chilton!
Air date: 1986-11-02
Overcoming Sadness
E44
Overcoming Sadness
Air date: 1986-11-09
The Ruined Garden
E45
The Ruined Garden
Air date: 1986-11-16
The Mystery of Jamie Kent
E46
The Mystery of Jamie Kent
Air date: 1986-11-23
Dangerous Playtime
E47
Dangerous Playtime
Air date: 1986-11-30
Save Me, Jimmy!
E48
Save Me, Jimmy!
Air date: 1986-12-07
The Past Explained
E49
The Past Explained
Air date: 1986-12-14
I'm Jaimie!
E50
I'm Jaimie!
Air date: 1986-12-21
Happiness Nearby
E51
Happiness Nearby
Air date: 1986-12-28

Cast

Mitsuko Horie

Mitsuko Horie

Pollyanna Whittier (voice)

Takako Kondou

Durgin Peyson (voice)

Eiko Yamada

Eiko Yamada

Jimmy Bean Pendleton / Jamie Kent (voice)

Banjo Ginga

Banjo Ginga

John Pendleton (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka

John Whittier / Thomas Chilton (voice)

Keiko Han

Keiko Han

Nancy Hartley (voice)

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Polly Harrington Chilton (voice)

Masako Ikeda

Masako Ikeda

Ruth Wetherby Carew (voice)

Hideyuki Hori

Hideyuki Hori

Timothy Peyson (voice)

Kenichi Ogata

Kenichi Ogata

Tom Peyson (voice)

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