The TV anime adaptation of the literary classic Anne of Red Hair (Original: Lucy Maud Montgomery, translated by Hanako Muraoka) is titled Anne Shirley and will premiere on April 5, 2024. The production team has released a moody key visual and a first teaser trailer, offering glimpses into the series' visual style.

The story adapts three volumes of the original novel into 24 episodes, following the lively protagonist Anne Shirley through her childhood and adolescence. The key visual features Anne alongside her companion Gilbert and her closest confidante Diana in a scene that depicts the characters slightly older and in a harmonious atmosphere during an outing. The portrayal already hints at the emotional developments and interpersonal dynamics that will be explored throughout the series.

Background illustrations and animation teasers emphasize the rural-idyllic world of the story, which closely follows Montgomery's descriptions. In addition to the previously announced core cast, further members of the production team have been introduced, including experienced animation artists responsible for the detailed realization of the historical settings.

The anime series once again highlights the enduring popularity of the novels, first published in 1908, which have already been adapted numerous times worldwide. Fans of the original can look forward to seeing how the timeless tale of self-discovery, friendship, and coming of age is interpreted in this new visual style.