Original
01/11/1987 - 12/27/1987 Finished
Tales of Little Women (Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari)
Also known as: 愛の若草物語
Four sisters,the steadfast Meg, spirited Jo, gentle Beth, and clever Amy,support one another through hardship while their father fights in the Civil War. Living humbly with their kind mother, they face life's challenges together and mature into accomplished women, drawing strength from family bonds and mutual devotion.
48
Total episodes
48
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 48 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari has no filler episodes: all 48 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
48 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papa Came Home!!01/11/1987 | 01/11/1987 | Canon |
| 2 | Milky Ann Has Been Found01/18/1987 | 01/18/1987 | Canon |
| 3 | Watch Out! Escape Quickly!!01/25/1987 | 01/25/1987 | Canon |
| 4 | The Battle Begins!02/01/1987 | 02/01/1987 | Canon |
| 5 | The Town Burns Down!02/08/1987 | 02/08/1987 | Canon |
| 6 | Goodbye Hometown!02/15/1987 | 02/15/1987 | Canon |
| 7 | Auntie is Ill-Tempered!02/22/1987 | 02/22/1987 | Canon |
| 8 | A Loan for a House, Please!03/01/1987 | 03/01/1987 | Canon |
| 9 | Short-Tempered Jo!03/08/1987 | 03/08/1987 | Canon |
| 10 | Praise and Critiques03/15/1987 | 03/15/1987 | Canon |
| 11 | Aunt Martha is Pitiful!03/22/1987 | 03/22/1987 | Canon |
| 12 | I Hate Thunder!03/29/1987 | 03/29/1987 | Canon |
| 13 | Our Strange House04/05/1987 | 04/05/1987 | Canon |
| 14 | Amy and Bad Friends04/12/1987 | 04/12/1987 | Canon |
| 15 | The Strange Boy Next Door!04/19/1987 | 04/19/1987 | Canon |
| 16 | Terrible! Meg is Not a Thief!!04/26/1987 | 04/26/1987 | Canon |
| 17 | Jo and President Lincoln's Speech!05/03/1987 | 05/03/1987 | Canon |
| 18 | Meg and Jo's Debut at the Ball!?05/10/1987 | 05/10/1987 | Canon |
| 19 | The Burnt Dress and the Nice Gentleman05/17/1987 | 05/17/1987 | Canon |
| 20 | Vigorous Jo's Visit!05/24/1987 | 05/24/1987 | Canon |
| 21 | Announcement! Jo's Enthusiastic Work of Self-Confidence05/31/1987 | 05/31/1987 | Canon |
| 22 | A Hungry Christmas06/07/1987 | 06/07/1987 | Canon |
| 23 | Beth! The Great Joy of an Unexpected Gift!!06/14/1987 | 06/14/1987 | Canon |
| 24 | The Beginning of Meg's Little Love?06/21/1987 | 06/21/1987 | Canon |
| 25 | Novelist Jo's $2 Masterpiece!06/28/1987 | 06/28/1987 | Canon |
| 26 | Shy Beth and the Old Gentleman Next Door07/05/1987 | 07/05/1987 | Canon |
| 27 | Amy is Punished at School!07/12/1987 | 07/12/1987 | Canon |
| 28 | Amy! What Are You Doing!08/02/1987 | 08/02/1987 | Canon |
| 29 | Don't Die! Amy Has Fallen in the River!08/09/1987 | 08/09/1987 | Canon |
| 30 | I Wish I Could Say I'm Sorry!08/16/1987 | 08/16/1987 | Canon |
| 31 | Meg is Not a Doll!08/30/1987 | 08/30/1987 | Canon |
| 32 | Aunt Martha is a Worrywart09/06/1987 | 09/06/1987 | Canon |
| 33 | A Fun, Fun Outdoor Party!09/13/1987 | 09/13/1987 | Canon |
| 34 | Amy Had a Bad Dream!09/20/1987 | 09/20/1987 | Canon |
| 35 | Meg, So That's Love!!09/27/1987 | 09/27/1987 | Canon |
| 36 | Jo's Story is in the Newspaper!10/04/1987 | 10/04/1987 | Canon |
| 37 | Father is Dying... Jo Sells Her Hair!10/11/1987 | 10/11/1987 | Canon |
| 38 | The Telegram of Bad News!10/18/1987 | 10/18/1987 | Canon |
| 39 | Letters, Letters, Letters We All Wrote10/25/1987 | 10/25/1987 | Canon |
| 40 | Beth Caught the Scarlet Fever!11/01/1987 | 11/01/1987 | Canon |
| 41 | Mother, Come Home Quickly!11/08/1987 | 11/08/1987 | Canon |
| 42 | God, Please Save Beth!11/15/1987 | 11/15/1987 | Canon |
| 43 | Go to New York, Jo!11/22/1987 | 11/22/1987 | Canon |
| 44 | The Case of the Fake Letter - Who's the Culprit?11/29/1987 | 11/29/1987 | Canon |
| 45 | Grandfather Hit Laurie!12/06/1987 | 12/06/1987 | Canon |
| 46 | An Unexpected Christmas Present12/13/1987 | 12/13/1987 | Canon |
| 47 | Goodbye, Anthony!12/20/1987 | 12/20/1987 | Canon |
| 48 | Springtime! Everyone Sets Out12/27/1987 | 12/27/1987 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari have?
Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari is season 1 of 2 in the franchise: Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari and Wakakusa Monogatari: Nan to Jo-sensei. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari have?
This page covers 48 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 88 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari?
It is recommended to watch Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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