There seems to be a love of boarding school-related books and drama (see also Harry Potter), perhaps because it echos Japanese society in some way??
In Japanese, btw, it’s Akage An (赤毛 アン- red haired Ann)
Why is Anne of Green Gables so popular in Japan?
June 3, 2008 at 10:57 am (Japan FAQs and SAQs, Japanese Westernization, Japanese television)
