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Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow

1982·Show
50Episodes in1Season
67
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Classic AnimeWholesome Family DramaHistorical Migration StoryComing-of-Age JourneyPioneer LifeSlice of LifeAdventure & DiscoveryHopeful & EndearingChildhood Innocence

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Is Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 50 episodes.

When did Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow air?

It ran from 1982 to 1982 and has ended.

What language is Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow use?

All Animals Are DogsAn Immigrant's TaleCreator ProvincialismIronyBad People Abuse AnimalsComing of Age StoryShout-OutDespair Event HorizonThe AlcoholicAdaptational Alternate EndingArtistic License – HistoryIdyllic English Villageand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow, including All Animals Are Dogs, An Immigrant's Tale, Creator Provincialism.