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Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan

Synopsis: Daddy Long Legs is based on Jean Webster's romance of the same name. He tells the adventures of Judy Abbott, orphan in New York. During a meeting for the superintendent, with other important and rich people, a Judy scholarship is offered by a mysterious benefactor. Aiming at just a glimpse of his high shadow when he leaves, Judy calls him "daddy long legs" and writes letters every month according to his request. While studying at Lincoln Memorial School, she makes many friends and learns about a world she has never known before.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 私のあしながおじさん
  • Anime Name in English: My Daddy Long Legs
  • Other names: Sekai Meisaku Gekijou, Daddy-Long-Legs

Production information

  • Producers: Desconhecido
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Nippon Animation

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 40
  • Date: 32877 - 23 December 1990 - Domingos in 1930 (JST)
  • Genres: Comedy, romance, slice of life
  • Subjects: Historical, school
  • Target: Shoujo

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.711
  • Popularity: 6017

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T08:03:31-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan": 

    • The Watashi Anime at Ashinaga Ojisan was based on a manga of the same name, written by Yumiko Oshima.
    • The story revolves around a young man named Masao, who is adopted by his distant uncle after the death of his parents.
    • Masao's uncle, known as Ashinaga Ojisan, is a tall man with extremely long legs.
    • The anime addresses topics such as family, friendship and overcoming challenges.
    • Watashi at Ashinaga Ojisan was produced by Nippon Animation studio and aired for the first time in 1990.
    • The anime was well received by the public and critics, being praised for its exciting story and captivating characters.
    • In addition to the anime, Watashi at Ashinaga Ojisan was also adapted to a live-action movie in 1991.
    • The name "Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan" can be translated into English as "my uncle of long legs."
    • The anime portrays the Masao journey as it grows and learns important life lessons from your uncle.
    • Watashi at Ashinaga Ojisan is considered a classic of the genus Slice of Life and is loved by fans of all ages.
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    Manga and Products from Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Emily (Yoko Hikasa) - A young woman who moves to the city to live with her uncle.
    • Richard (Junichi Suwabe) - The uncle of Emily, a kind and kind man.
    • ILSE (Rina Satou) - A friend of Emily who helps her adapt to the new city.
    • Paul (Kazuyuki Okitsu) - A young man who works at the bicycle store and becomes friends with Emily.
    • Mr. Smith (Takashi Matsuyama) - The owner of the bicycle store and a close friend of Richard.
    • Charles (Takahiro Sakurai) - A rich and arrogant young man who causes problems for Emily and her friends.
    • Sarah (Aya Endo) - A young woman who works in the library and becomes friends with Emily.
    • Mr. Thompson (Kouichi Yamadera) - The librarian and a close friend of Richard.

    Summary and events

    1. The protagonist, a young man named Watashi, meets his grandfather, Ashinaga, for the first time in a funeral.
    2. Ashinaga reveals that it is a supernatural being called "Kappa" and asks Watashi's help to find his wife, a mermaid named Oyuki, who has disappeared.
    3. Watashi agrees to help and travel with Ashinaga to a coastal city where Oyuki was last seen.
    4. During the search, Watashi meets a girl named Koto who joins them in the search for Oyuki.
    5. They discover that Oyuki was captured by a man named Gon, who keeps her in captivity to show her in a theme park.
    6. Watashi, Ashinaga and Koto can rescue Oyuki and take her back to the sea.
    7. Ashinaga reveals that he and Oyuki are immortal and that his mission is to protect the nature and the supernatural beings that inhabit it.
    8. Watashi returns home, but continues to meet Ashinaga and Koto in her future adventures.

    What happens in the end?

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    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan

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    私のあしながおじさん
    • 私 (watashi) - means "I" or "myself"
    • の (no) - partícula de posse, indica que "watashi" possui algo
    • あしなが (ashinaga) - significa "pernas longas"
    • おじさん (ojisan) - means "uncle" or "older man"
    The name of the anime "私のあしなが" can be translated as "my uncle with long legs". The anime is based on the same name written by Kenji Miyazawa. The story follows the life of a young orphan named Shōkichi, which is adopted by a distant uncle named Mr. Arima. Mr. Arima is known for her long legs and her kind personality. The anime portrays the adventures and emotional ties that develop between Shōkichi and his uncle.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan has a total of 40 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 6017