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The Little Match Girl(1971)

Match Uri no Shoujo

マッチ売りの少女

Studio: toei animation

Synopsis

A little girl tries to sell matches on a cold December night with no luck. To keep from freezing she lights one match and sees a wondrous vision...

This theatrical release was based on a Hans Christian Andersen's story.

The movie was completed in July 1967, but the release was delayed until the 1971 “Toho Champion Matsuri” film festival.

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Fairy TaleKidsStop Motion

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1 episode left: about 1 day, finishing on October 14, 2026.

Details

  • AnimeMovie
  • episodes1
  • airedFall 1971
  • statusFinished
  • per episode19 min
  • ratingAll ages
  • creationHuman-made

Also known as

Hans Christian Andersen's Little Match Girl · Match Uri no Shōjo · The Little Match Girl · マッチ売りの少女

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