When Marnie Was There English Sub & Dub

About When Marnie Was There

Looking for background on When Marnie Was There (思い出のマーニー)? This drama, mystery and psychological series by Studio Ghibli (2014) starts out like this. The premise: Suffering from frequent asthma attacks, young Anna Sasaki is quiet, unsociable, and isolated from her peers, causing her foster parent endless worry. Upon recommendation by the doctor, Anna is sent to the countryside, in hope the cleaner air and more relaxing lifestyle will improve her health and help clear her mind.

Beyond that: Engaging in her passion for sketching, Anna spends her summer days living with her aunt and uncle in a small town near the sea. One day while wandering outside, Anna finds out an abandoned mansion known as the Marsh House. However, she soon comes across that the residence isn't as vacant as it appears to be, running into an enigmatic girl named Marnie.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Sara Takatsuki as Anna Sasaki and Kasumi Arimura as Marnie. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Ghibli, which means the visual identity of When Marnie Was There follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Sara Takatsuki voicing Anna Sasaki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.