Twelve Months English Sub & Dub

About Twelve Months

Twelve Months (森は生きている) blends fantasy by Toei Animation (1980). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Twelve Months is the story of an orphaned girl named Anya. When a spoiled princess, who is also orphaned, sees a picture of a Galanthus, she immediately aims one.

Also worth knowing: However, the Galanthus only blooms in spring, in the month of April. It is New Year's Eve and there was no way that such a flower can be found in the middle of the winter. The princess offers a basket of gold to anyone who can bring her a bag of Galanthus.

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Voice work is led by Ichirou Nagai as Hakase and Shinobu Ootake as Anya. If you count yourself among fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds, put it on your list. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Twelve Months follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on fantasy, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 6.2/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Ichirou Nagai voicing Hakase gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1980, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.