Japan Synopsis
私のあしながおじさん
Judy Abbott is an orphan living in New York, who at the age of 17 finds herself in receipt of a college scholarship and monthly allowance from a mysterious benefactor. Her benefactor believes she has great potential as a writer and wishes to see her succeed. The only payment he asks in return is that she write him a letter every month addressed to the pseudonym "Mr. John Smith", with the understanding that he will never reply.
The 1989–1991 Japan Window
114 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Daddy Long Legs sits at position #29.
Other Titles From Nippon Animation
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Daddy Long Legs premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,884 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (59th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.3 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,342 of 2,532 (top 53%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 40 |
| Release Date | January 14, 1990 |
| Official Site | www.bandaivisual.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Daddy Long Legs end?
Daddy Long Legs finished its run with its final episode airing on December 23, 1990.
Where did Daddy Long Legs air?
Daddy Long Legs aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.