Studio Ghibli's first TV series 'Ronja' arrives on Amazon Prime in Europe
Studio Ghibli's first co-produced television series, 'Ronja, the Robber's Daughter' (Sanzoku no musume Rōnya), is now streaming on Amazon Prime in select European countries as of late January. Directed by Gōro Miyazaki, son of Hayao Miyazaki, the 26-episode anime is based on Astrid Lindgren's 1981 novel. Originally aired in Japan in 2015, the fantasy story set in medieval Scandinavia explores childhood, family, and magic. The English narration is by Gillian Anderson, known for her role as Dana Scully in 'The X-Files' and previously voiced a character in 'Princess Mononoke'. Currently available to Amazon Prime subscribers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Japan, with a broader European rollout expected soon.
Key facts
- Studio Ghibli's first co-produced TV series is 'Ronja, the Robber's Daughter'.
- The series is directed by Gōro Miyazaki.
- It is based on a 1981 novel by Astrid Lindgren.
- The series consists of 26 episodes.
- It originally aired in Japan in 2015.
- The English narration is by Gillian Anderson.
- Available on Amazon Prime in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan since late January.
- A broader European release is planned.
Entities
Artists
- Gōro Miyazaki
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Astrid Lindgren
- Gillian Anderson
Institutions
- Studio Ghibli
- Amazon Prime
Locations
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Austria
- Japan
- Europe
- Scandinavia