“Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it.” ― Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne of Green Gables: A Journey Through Childhood Anne of Green Gables, released in 1908, has established itself among English and world literature classics. I am also an ardent fan of the books. I just started rereading and plan to read the whole octology. While writing her novel, Montgomery was inspired by notes she had taken as a young girl about two siblings who were mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of the boy they had requested. Despite this mix-up, they chose to keep her. Additionally, she drew from her own childhood experiences in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne has been adapted into cinema several times. But few have achieved perfection like Akage no An and another being Anne with an E. "Anne of Green Gables" is a captivating 50-episode anime series directed by the renowned Isao Takahata, and produced by Nippon Animation as part of their esteemed World Masterpiece Theater collection. The series first graced television screens on Fuji TV, commencing its run on January 7, 1979, and concluding on December 30, 1979. In a quest for authenticity and to accurately capture the essence of the story, Isao Takahata travelled to Prince Edward Island in Canada. This journey allowed him to immerse himself in the surroundings that inspired L. M. Montgomery's beloved novel, further enriching the series' portrayal of the landscape and cultural nuances. The artistic direction for the series was significantly influenced by Hayao Miyazaki, who was responsible for the initial scene settings and layouts. Although he departed from the production after the first 15 episodes, his impact on the visual style remains evident throughout the series. ... .. .