Becoming Bosom Friends with Anne Shirley | Studio Ghibli’s Anne of Green Gables 2025 Anime First Impression

Anime for... red heads?! Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Anime First Impressions, where we watch the first 2 episodes of a brand new anime and decide: is it kiss-on-the-first-date material, a second date, or are we ghosting?

This week, we’re diving into Studio Ghibli’s 2025 anime adaptation of Anne of Green Gables-- and let’s just say, Anne Shirley might be the ultimate girly-pop protagonist. From poetic monologues to bosom friend bonding, this new Anne is full of whimsy, drama, and cottagecore magic.

We share our reactions to the characters, animation style, and how it compares to previous Anne of Green Gables adaptations. Hope you enjoy, and we will be back next week with an extra long Apothecary Diaries recap!

💬 Let us know your first impressions in the comments! Will you give Anne Shirley a chance?

Anime for Blondes is created and produced by Becca Reagan and Alisa Patience, bringing you the ultimate female-gaze takes on anime like The Apothecary Diaries, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Solo Leveling!

Music by Haley Hernandez @ virtuallyyourshaley

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