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The Story of Heidi

Movie / 1 eps / Spring 1979 / Unknown

Condensed version of the entire TV series where all the voice actors, except for Heidi and the grandfather, were replaced.

Heidi: Girl of the Alps

TV / 52 eps / Winter 1974 / Book

After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather Öhi, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's kindness may be able to open his heart. Together with the shepherd Peter and invalid Clara, she has lots of adventures. (Source: adapted from ANN)

Fables of the Green Forest

TV / 52 eps / Winter 1973 / Unknown

Various stories about a group of animals that live together in a forest. The stories are adaptations from the many children's books written by Thornton W. Burgess.

Maya the Bee

TV / 52 eps / Spring 1975 / Book

Maya, a newborn honeybee, brims with curiosity about the world around her. From the time she is born, she is brought up to be a worker bee, but it is difficult for her to understand and follow the strict rules of the hive because of her individuality and strong desire for independence. Having collected all the honey around the honeycomb, Maya decides to set out on an adventure to find a flower garden in order to collect more honey for the hive. Her intentions are noble, but because she leaves the hive without permission, the Queen sends Maya's friend Willy to search for the little troublemaker. Willy joins Maya in her quest, and together, beyond the familiar hive, the two friends marvel at the sheer beauty that nature has to offer. Through many experiences—sometimes enjoyable, sometimes terrible or sad—and encounters with various insects, Maya matures into a strong and wise honeybee. (Source: Nipponanimation)

A Dog of Flanders

TV / 52 eps / Winter 1975 / Novel

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty. (Source: ANN)

Muumin

TV / 65 eps / Fall 1969 / Book

Very loosely based upon the Moomin books by Finnish author Tove Jansson. Jansson, however, never really approved of the series due to dramatic changes in plot, atmosphere, character personality, appearance and names etc. The series was directed to adults rather than children. (Source: Wikipedia)

Vicky the Viking

TV / 78 eps / Spring 1974 / Novel

Long ago, in a little Viking Village called Flake, young Wickie lives a happy life. His father, Halvar, is the chief of the Vikings, and would have liked a son a little more courageous. So, he and his team take Wicke along on their journeys to give him the experience he'll need to be a real Viking. Yet, somehow Halvar and his men end up trapped or hopelessly stuck somewhere in most cases, and it`s up to Wickie alone to help them out with his flashes of wit. (Source: IMDb)

Muumin (1972)

TV / 52 eps / Winter 1972 / Book

A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.

A Christmas Adventure

TV / 23 eps / Fall 1984 / Unknown

Deep in the forests of Finland live the little people, or Tontus, the elves who work all year round to keep Joulupukki (Santa Claus) supplied with toys for Christmas Eve. (Source: ANN)

Fairy Dick

TV / 26 eps / Summer 1992 / Book

Based on Hobberdy Dick (1955) by Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980, English). Tells the story of a 300-year-old hobgoblin who lives in Widford Manor in the Cotswolds. (Source: AniDB)

Elec-king The Animation

TV / 13 eps / Fall 2007 / 4-koma manga

A surrealist comedy about a local neighborhood. The 4-koma it's based on is known for the number of characters added each week, which exceeded over 280 during its serialization. The anime focuses on the 16 most reoccurring of the bunch and each episode is composed of 3 skits/chapters.

Fox Wood Tales

OVA / 3 eps / Winter 1991 / Unknown

Harvey, Rue, and Willie are a hedgehog, rabbit, and mouse who live in a windmill in the peaceful town of Fox Wood, where they have several adventures in this short-lived series based on the children's picture books by the British creators Cynthia and Brian Paterson. (Source: Anime Encyclopedia)