Little Women II: Jo's Boys English Sub & Dub

About Little Women II: Jo's Boys

Looking for background on Little Women II: Jo's Boys (若草物語ナンとジョー先生)? This drama and slice of life series by Nippon Animation (1993) starts out like this. The setup: Nan Harding is the new learner at Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer's school. Everyone thinks that she is a pain in the head, but not Mrs. Jo.

Next up: Together with the other kids, they all embark on their personal adventures and misfortunes while learning in school.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Nan Harding (Hazuru Matsukura) and Tommy Bangs (Minami Takayama) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 40 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Nippon Animation, which means the visual identity of Little Women II: Jo's Boys follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Hazuru Matsukura voicing Nan Harding gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1993, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.