Perrine Monogatari English Sub & Dub

About Perrine Monogatari

Perrine Monogatari (ペリーヌ物語) arrives as a drama anime by Nippon Animation (1978), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Perrine is a young girl who lives in Bosnia with her Indian mother and beloved father – that is, until her father passes away, leaving her mother with a single wish: travel to France to be with his father. The over 1,000 kilometer adventure seems unfathomable, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves.

From there, with their hardy donkey Palikare and faithful dog Baron, the two set forth for Paris; along the way they encounter kind souls, barren villages, and a number of hardships.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Hiromi Tsuru as Perrine Paindavoine and Yoshiaki Okamura as Marcel Santos. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 53 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Nippon Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Perrine Monogatari looks and moves on screen. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Hiromi Tsuru as Perrine Paindavoine, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1978, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.