My Daddy Long Legs English Sub & Dub

About My Daddy Long Legs

Looking for background on My Daddy Long Legs (私のあしながおじさん)? This comedy, romance and slice of life series by Nippon Animation (1990) starts out like this. In short: Daddy Long Legs is based on the novel of the same name by Jean Webster. It chronicles the adventures of Judy Abbott, an orphan in New York.

From there, during a meeting for the superintendent, with other important and rich people in attendance, a scholarship is offered to Judy by a mysterious benefactor. Catching only a glimpse of his tall shadow as he leaves, Judy calls him "Daddy Long Legs" and writes him letters every month as per his request. While studying at the Lincoln Memorial school, she makes many companions and learns about a world she never knew about before.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Judy Abbott (Mitsuko Horie) and Julia Pendleton (Yuri Amano) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 40 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Nippon Animation, so the studio's house style defines how My Daddy Long Legs looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Mitsuko Horie voicing Judy Abbott gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1990, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.