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Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow

Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow

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Overview

Lucy-May's family moves from England to Australia planning to run a big farm. Starting a new life proves to be full of frustrations. Their agonizing days of despair continue until they finally obtain their farmland. However, Lucy-May and her sisters enjoy a range of new experiences such as discovering exotic animals and meeting with aborigines and other new people.

Created by Akira Miyazaki
Written by Akira Miyazaki
NetworksFuji TV

Top Cast

Katsunosuke Hori

Katsunosuke Hori

Popple, Arthur (voice)

Ikuko Tani

Ikuko Tani

Popple, Annie (voice)

Minori Matsushima

Minori Matsushima

Popple, Lucy-May (voice)

R

Rihoko Yoshida

Popple, Kate (voice)

Junpei Takiguchi

Junpei Takiguchi

Mr. Petiwell (voice)

Sakiko Tamagawa

Sakiko Tamagawa

About Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow

Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow is a animation, drama, family series that first aired in 1982. Created by Akira Miyazaki, it stars Katsunosuke Hori, Ikuko Tani, Minori Matsushima. Lucy-May's family moves from England to Australia planning to run a big farm. Starting a new life proves to be full of frustrations. Their agonizing days of despair continue until they finally obtain their farmland. However, Lucy-May and her sisters enjoy a range of new experiences such as discovering exotic animals and meeting with aborigines and other new people.

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