English Dub Review: Anne Shirley “Let Us Look on the Bright Side of Things”

Overview

A newly twelve-year-old Anne comes to grief in an affair of honor. Matthew insists on puffed sleeves.


Our Take

Anne’s world is rapidly changing as she navigates the ups and downs of growing up. From playful games with her friends to bold decisions made in the name of pride and belonging, this episode captures the kind of reckless courage that often defines childhood. Along the way, new faces are introduced, and Anne finds herself at the center of more meaningful interactions that put her to the test as an individual.

The pacing of events is noticeably fast, as it covers a wide period in a single episode. While this rush can make certain moments feel fleeting, there are still plenty of heartfelt scenes that land with emotional weight. Acts of kindness, nervous firsts, and signs of budding confidence take center stage, all wrapped in the warmth of community and the support of chosen family.

Overall, the episode finds a decent balance in light humor, emotional beats, and character growth, even as it moves through its story at a brisk pace. But despite, Despite this, the proceedings still managed to hit some emotionally satisfying and lighthearted moments of warmth, mischief and humor that remains consistent in it’s momentum.