English Dub Review: Anne Shirley “It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness”

Overview

After a false dawn, Anne comes to a book of revelation in her life, and love takes up the glass of time.

Our Take

The Season Finale picks up immediately from Anne’s answer to Roy, as it brings the series to a heartfelt and emotionally resonant close, offering a thoughtful reflection on love, growth, and the quiet beauty of change. Without revealing specifics, the story gracefully circles back to the emotional roots that defined Anne’s journey from her boundless imagination to her evolving understanding of herself and those she holds dear. Anne’s relationship with Gilbert reaches a touching point of experience, while Marilla and Matthew’s influence continues to echo through her choices and values. Showing how time, experience, and empathy shape the once-impulsive girl into a woman of depth and grace.

Visually and emotionally, the episode radiates a soft, nostalgic warmth. The animation captures the peaceful charm of Green Gables, complemented by a tender score that swells with quiet melancholy and hope. The voice cast, particularly in Anne’s most introspective moments, conveys subtlety and restraint that make her final reflections deeply affecting. Though the pacing feels brisk in places—compressing emotional transitions that could have benefited from more breathing room—the episode succeeds in preserving the tone of gentle optimism that has defined the series from the start.

Overall, Anne Shirley concludes with a heartfelt and beautifully crafted farewell that captures the essence of love, growth, and the quiet poetry of everyday life. Though slightly rushed in parts, the finale maintains the sincerity and warmth that have defined Anne’s journey, celebrating friendship, self-discovery, and the courage to embrace change. It reminds viewers that life’s beauty lies not in perfection but in the fleeting, genuine moments shared with those who shape us. Poignant, nostalgic, and gently uplifting, the series closes with a sense of emotional completeness—leaving audiences both moved and comforted by the enduring spirit of Anne, whose story continues to resonate long after the final scene fades.