magnifying glass search icon
Poster of Candy Candy

Candy Candy (1976)

  • NR
  • 25 min
  • Anime, Drama
  • 0 seasons
  • imdb logo 8.0/10 (1917 votes)

Where to Watch in

Subscription

Where to Watch in

Subscription

Plot

In the vibrant tapestry of Japanese animation, Candy Candy emerges as a poignant tale of friendship, love, and resilience. Centered around the ebullient Candy, the narrative intricately weaves her life story through a labyrinth of emotional highs and lows, mirroring the fluctuating rhythm of a soap opera. The narrative unfolds from the humble beginnings of Candy's life in an orphanage, a place of camaraderie and shared dreams. Her life takes a heart-wrenching turn when her closest confidante, Annie, is adopted and leaves her behind. The bond of friendship, however, proves resilient as Candy pens letters to Annie, waiting seven long years for a response. But when Annie finally replies, it's a shattering plea for Candy to cease contact, as Annie desires to cast off her orphan past. The rollercoaster of Candy's life then catapults her into the opulent world of a wealthy businessman who becomes her guardian. Here, she experiences the blossoming and wilting of young love when she falls for a boy her age, only to lose him to illness. In an unexpected twist, Candy's journey leads her to a convent-run school, where she hopes to find solace. However, she instead finds a familiar face, Annie, who seems determined to make Candy's life a living nightmare. "Candy Candy" is an animated odyssey that charts a young girl's journey from childhood to adolescence. It is a compelling tale of drama and intense emotions, a testament to the indomitable spirit of a girl named Candy.

Where to watch Candy Candy?

Candy Candy is an anime show featuring Makio Inoue.

Candy Candy is currently streaming on DIRECTV.