Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014 TV series)

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For the 1981 book, see Ronia, the Robber's Daughter. For the 1984 film, see Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (film).

Ronja, the Robber's Daughter
Promotional image for Ronja, the Robber's Daughter featuring the main characters of the series
山賊の娘ローニャ
GenreFantasy
Anime television series
Directed byGorō Miyazaki
Produced byNobuo Kawakami
Written byHiroyuki Kawasaki [ja]
StudioPolygon Pictures
Studio Ghibli (Production cooperation)
Licensed bySerious Lunch[1]
Original networkNHK BS Premium
Original run October 11, 2014[2] – March 28, 2015
Episodes26 (List of episodes)

Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (Japanese: 山賊の娘ローニャ, Hepburn: Sanzoku no Musume Rōnya) is a computer-animated cel shaded[3] anime series, based on the book Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (Ronja Rövardotter) written by Astrid Lindgren.[4] The series is directed by Gorō Miyazaki and animated by Polygon Pictures, and co-produced by Studio Ghibli.[5] Miyazaki stated, "Ronja, the Robber's Daughter is a story not just about a girl who grows into adulthood, but it is also a story about the love and growth between a parent and a child, and a story about the bonds between friends. My goal is to create a work that everyone, from children to adults, will be able to enjoy."[6]

UK-based distributor Serious Lunch has acquired the worldwide distribution rights, except for Japan and Scandinavia. It sought English-language broadcasters and brought the series to potential backers at the 2015 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.[1] Amazon began streaming the series on its Amazon Prime streaming service on January 27, 2017.[7] GKIDS will release the series in the United States, and additional licenses were sold in China (UYoung Media) and Taiwan (PTS).[8] The English dub is narrated by Gillian Anderson.[7]

Storyline

Ronja, the only child of a bandit chief, grows up among a clan of robbers living in a castle in the woodlands of early-Medieval Scandinavia. When Ronja grows old enough she ventures into the forest, exploring and discovering its wonders and dangers like the mystical creatures that dwell there. She learns to live in the forest through her own strength, with the occasional rescue by her parents. Ronja's life begins to change, however, when she happens upon a boy her own age named Birk, who turns out to be the son of the rival clan chief.

Characters

Episode list

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Staff

  • Original creator: Astrid Lindgren
  • Series composition and script: Hiroyuki Kawasaki
  • Character design: Katsuya Kondo
  • Art: Kaichi Fukudome and Sadaaki Honma
  • Storyboards: Gorō Miyazaki
  • Executive Producer: Keisuke Tsuchihashi
  • Music: Satoshi Takebe
  • Sound director: Koji Kasamatsu
  • Post-Recording Director: Eriko Kimura
  • Music production: Victor Entertainment, Sunrise Music
  • Chief director: Gorō Miyazaki
  • Animation production: Polygon Pictures
  • Production cooperation: Studio Ghibli
  • Production: NHK Enterprises
  • Production and copyright: NHK, Dwango
  • Licensing: The Astrid Lindgren Company (Scandinavia), Serious Lunch (worldwide except for Japan and Scandinavia)[1]

Theme songs

Opening theme
Haru no Sakebi (春のさけび, lit. Shout of Spring)
Ending theme
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Reception

Critical reception of Sanzoku no Musume Rōnya was mostly positive. The series was praised in reviews by The Guardian,[10] Collider[11] The Daily Dot,[12] Slate,[13] iDigitalTimes,[14] Starburst,[15] Mir Fantastiki,[16] among others. Meanwhile, Swedish journalist Yukiko Duke,[17] The Onion's The A.V. Club[18] and Polygon[19] published negative reviews. The show was praised for its visual beauty and being faithful to the original novel, but criticized for slow pacing.

Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Ronja, The Robber’s Daughter Asian Television Awards — Best 2D Animated Programme [20] Won
2016 International Emmy Awards — Kids: Animation [21][22] Won

References

  1. ^ a b c "English-Language Broadcasters Pursued for Ghibli/Polygon's Ronia Anime". Anime News Network. June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "山賊のむすめローニャ". nhk online. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  3. ^ https://rabujoi.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/sanzoku-no-musume-ronja-01-02/
  4. ^ http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/ronja/story/index.html%7C1
  5. ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-01-30/goro-miyazaki-to-direct-ronia-the-robber-daughter-tv-anime%7C2
  6. ^ http://mantan-web.jp/2014/01/31/20140130dog00m200097000c.html%7C3
  7. ^ a b "Amazon Reveals Ronja the Robber's Daughter Anime's English-Dubbed Trailer, January 27 Stream Date". Anime News Network. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  8. ^ Brzoznowski, Kristin (May 21, 2018). "Ronja, the Robber's Daughter Notches Up Deals". World Screen. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  9. ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-14/amazon-adds-ghibli-polygon-ronja-the-robber-daughter-anime/.107679
  10. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/jan/26/studio-ghiblis-first-tv-show-ronia-the-robbers-daughter-is-a-wonder-kids-will-be-bored-stiff
  11. ^ Ronja, The Robber's Daughter Review: Studio Ghibli Series Flies High | Collider
  12. ^ Review: 'Ronja the Robber's Daughter' Brings the Magic of Studio Ghibli to Amazon
  13. ^ Studio Ghibli's Ronja the Robber's Daughter is part of a wave of children's TV that also appeals to adults.
  14. ^ Studio Ghibli Anime 'Ronia the Robber's Daughter' Review: Amazon Prime's Latest Show Is Gentle, Whimsical And Warm
  15. ^ RONJA THE ROBBER’S DAUGHTER - Starburst Magazine
  16. ^ «Рони, дочь разбойника»: первый сериал студии Ghibli
  17. ^ "Ronja på japanska – nu på svenska", P1 Kultur – podd, Sveriges radio, January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  18. ^ http://www.avclub.com/review/glacial-pacing-and-stilted-animation-drag-down-ron-248829
  19. ^ Studio Ghibli’s first TV show, Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, lacks any real magic - Polygon
  20. ^ "2015 Winners". Asian Television Awards. December 3, 2015. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ "INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES ANNOUNCES 2015 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS NOMINEES AND NEW VENUE AT MIPTV®". International Emmy Awards. October 31, 2015.
  22. ^ "Goro Miyazaki & Polygon Pictures' Ronja the Robber's Daughter Wins International Emmy". Anime News Network. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.

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