Araiguma Rascal - Recommendations

• TV (104 eps x 3 min)
• 2008

One day, a young kitten was on a walk with her mother and siblings; but soon she became separated from her kin. Struggling to find her way home, the kitten soon ran into a young boy named Yohei and his mother; and out of pity, the duo takes the kitten home with them. Unfortunately they discover that they are unable to keep pets in their home, and thus begin a quest to find her a new place to live. From playing with shoelaces to being washed, the cute kitten named Chi will have fun and get to know her new family – though all she really wants is to make it home to her feline mother.

• TV (49 eps)
• 1980

Since the death of their parents, Tom Sawyer and his academic brother Sid have been raised by their aunt Polly in a small village called Saint Petersburg. Tom is a disobedient boy; he gives his aunt a hard time, ditches school to go fishing in the Mississippi River, climbs trees, and plays pirate games with his friend Huck. Although Tom usually does not attend school, he is quite popular among the pupils; even Tom’s crush, the pretty Becky, grows fond of him. Without a care in the world, Tom leads his friends into adventures; from catching boars or solving murders, there’s never a dull day for the intrepid Tom!

• TV Special (2 eps)
• 2001

• TV (50 eps)
• 1979

For farmers on Prince Edward Island at the end of the 19th century, the world should be simple; with enough manpower, you can till the soil and trade the results for the goods you need to live. If you don't have the strength to farm, get more helpers. But what if the world is more complex? Anne, a mischievous orphan girl, dreams of a world where she can make a difference. An aging pair of siblings realizes that they cannot get by on their own. When their worlds collide, they discover that life in utopia is anything but ordinary, as long as you have enough imagination...

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2005

Toshiko Ei and her family are residents of Tokyo. Her father is a respected and skilled glass craftsmen so the family makes a good living. However, the Ei family soon finds itself having to suffer through many tragic hardships as a result of World War II.

• TV (49 eps)
• 1984

Somewhere in the idyllic, World War 1-era Finnish countryside lives Katri, a poor yet happy and energetic young girl. With her father gone and mother working abroad, she lives and works in her grandparents' farm until, while she’s still just a child, unfortunate circumstances force her to go out on her own and make a living for herself. With the odds against her, Katri must rely on her quick wits, her charming nature and her trusty canine friend to help her find her place in the world.

• TV Special (1 ep)
• 1979

• Movie (1 ep)
• 1995

Anne Frank is a Jewish girl living in German-occupied Amsterdam during World War 2. When Anne's father learns that his family is in inevitable danger, he gathers Anne and the family to live with four others in a secret, safe location. In these cramped and tight rooms, Anne and the rest live in darkness and with hushed voices, always in fear of discovery. For two years, Anne confides in Kitty, her diary in which she confesses her dreams and wishes, and documents her life in the cellar. As supplies begin to dwindle and relationships grow more complex and heated, Anne continues to write, dreaming of a life in which she is free. 

• TV (53 eps)
• 1978

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 journey seems unfathomable, but Perrine and her mother have a plan: they will photograph people in the towns along the way to support themselves. 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; will Perrine and her mother survive the long journey to France?

• TV (23 eps)
• 1996 - 1997

Remy, a cheerful and tender-hearted girl, lives with her mother in a French country town. One day her father returns to the town after a long period working away from home in a city. Her father tells Remy that she isn’t their real daughter, and Remy is almost sold to an evil slave trader. It is Vitalis, a strolling entertainer, who helps Remy. Vitalis discovers her talent for singing and decides to take her in with his troupe. Remy starts her journey with Vitalis and his troupe animals such as the monkey Joli-Coeur and the dogs Capi, Dolce, and Zelbino.