Alps no Shoujo Heidi
English title: Heidi: Girl of the Alps
Japanese title: アルプスの少女ハイジ
Type: TV
Source: Book
Episodes: 52
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 6, 1974 to Dec 29, 1974
Broadcast: Sundays at 19:30 (JST)
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Nippon Animation
Producers: Fuji TV, Zuiyo
Genres: Drama
Themes: Historical

After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather Öhi, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's kindness may be able to open his heart. Together with the shepherd Peter and invalid Clara, she has lots of adventures.

(Source: adapted from ANN)