Original
01/11/1987 - 12/27/1987 Finished
Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari (愛の若草物語)
Also known as: Tales of Little Women
Meg, faithful and gentle, Jo, independent and energetic, Beth, quiet and shy, Amy, amiable and precocious–the four sisters live vigorously and happily at home with their gentle mother while waiting for their father to return from the Civil War. Helping each other, they challenge their fates and grow up to become wonderful women.
48
Total episodes
48
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 48 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari have? Well, currently Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari doesn't have a single filler episode: all 48 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 48 episodes of Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari aired in 1987 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 48 without detours. If you came looking for which Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
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 has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari have?
In total, Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari has 48 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
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.
Where can I watch Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari online?
Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari a complete anime?
Yes, Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari have?
No, Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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