01/04/1990 - 12/23/1990 Finished
Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan (私のあしながおじさん)
Also known as: My Daddy Long Legs
Orphaned Judy Abbott receives an anonymous scholarship offer from a mysterious benefactor whose tall silhouette inspires her affectionate nickname: Daddy Long Legs. As she pursues her education at Lincoln Memorial school and writes monthly letters to her enigmatic patron, Judy discovers friendship, romance, and a world far beyond the orphanage walls.
40
Total episodes
40
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 40 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan doesn't have a single filler episode: all 40 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 40 episodes of Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan aired in 1990 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 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 40 without detours. If you came looking for which Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
40 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Monday that Changed my Destiny01/14/1990 | 01/14/1990 | Canon |
| 2 | Preparing for a Journey by Myself01/21/1990 | 01/21/1990 | Canon |
| 3 | The Long-Awaited Lincoln Memorial Girls School01/28/1990 | 01/28/1990 | Canon |
| 4 | A Hurly-Burly Opening Ceremony02/04/1990 | 02/04/1990 | Canon |
| 5 | How to Decorate a Room Beautifully02/11/1990 | 02/11/1990 | Canon |
| 6 | Do You Hate Liars?02/25/1990 | 02/25/1990 | Canon |
| 7 | A Good Way To Use Gold Coins03/04/1990 | 03/04/1990 | Canon |
| 8 | The letter thrown away into the rubbish bin03/11/1990 | 03/11/1990 | Canon |
| 9 | Julia's Uncle is an Eccentric Person?03/18/1990 | 03/18/1990 | Canon |
| 10 | I'm Sorry I Betrayed You03/25/1990 | 03/25/1990 | Canon |
| 11 | I can't believe his name was there04/15/1990 | 04/15/1990 | Canon |
| 12 | A strange coincidence04/22/1990 | 04/22/1990 | Canon |
| 13 | Sallie's courageous challenge!05/06/1990 | 05/06/1990 | Canon |
| 14 | Was the first short story plagiarized?05/20/1990 | 05/20/1990 | Canon |
| 15 | A hot dog and a wallflower05/27/1990 | 05/27/1990 | Canon |
| 16 | A Present from a Quarterback06/03/1990 | 06/03/1990 | Canon |
| 17 | Unconfessable Heart06/10/1990 | 06/10/1990 | Canon |
| 18 | A Thanksgiving Dinner Invitation06/17/1990 | 06/17/1990 | Canon |
| 19 | My Friends, Let's Sing Together06/24/1990 | 06/24/1990 | Canon |
| 20 | An Older Classmate07/01/1990 | 07/01/1990 | Canon |
| 21 | Beauty and Sadness07/08/1990 | 07/08/1990 | Canon |
| 22 | Snow falling on the Window07/29/1990 | 07/29/1990 | Canon |
| 23 | Our Different Christmases08/05/1990 | 08/05/1990 | Canon |
| 24 | As You Like It08/12/1990 | 08/12/1990 | Canon |
| 25 | New York, My Birthplace08/19/1990 | 08/19/1990 | Canon |
| 26 | A Bridge to Tomorrow08/26/1990 | 08/26/1990 | Canon |
| 27 | Being a Tutor is no Easy Task09/02/1990 | 09/02/1990 | Canon |
| 28 | A Ruthless Order09/09/1990 | 09/09/1990 | Canon |
| 29 | Full of Memories09/16/1990 | 09/16/1990 | Canon |
| 30 | Love on a Summer Day09/23/1990 | 09/23/1990 | Canon |
| 31 | Girls in Full Bloom09/30/1990 | 09/30/1990 | Canon |
| 32 | A Twilight Meeting at the Station09/30/1990 | 09/30/1990 | Canon |
| 33 | Feelings That Just Miss Each Other11/04/1990 | 11/04/1990 | Canon |
| 34 | He Throbbing of My Heart11/11/1990 | 11/11/1990 | Canon |
| 35 | Loneliness in Youth11/18/1990 | 11/18/1990 | Canon |
| 36 | In Order to Seize the Day11/25/1990 | 11/25/1990 | Canon |
| 37 | A Farewell on Christmas Eve12/02/1990 | 12/02/1990 | Canon |
| 38 | A Sad Proposal12/09/1990 | 12/09/1990 | Canon |
| 39 | Graduating from the Past12/16/1990 | 12/16/1990 | Canon |
| 40 | Nice to Meet You, Daddy!12/23/1990 | 12/23/1990 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan have?
Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan has a total of 1 season. 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 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan have?
In total, Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan has 40 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan?
It is recommended to watch Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan 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 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan online?
Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan 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 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan a complete anime?
Yes, Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan 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 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan have?
No, Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan 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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