Meiken Lassie
Japanese title: 名犬ラッシー
Alternative titles: Sekai Meisaku Gekijou, Famous Dog Lassie, Great Dog Lassie, Lassie Come-Home
Type: TV
Source: Novel
Episodes: 25
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 14, 1996 to Aug 18, 1996
Broadcast: Sundays at 19:30 (JST)
Duration: 25 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Nippon Animation
Genres: Adventure, Slice of Life
Themes: Pets
Demographics: Kids

John is a cheerful and energetic young boy, who lives in a small coal-mining town in England. One day he finds a small dog lost in a flock of sheep. John takes her back home and names the puppy Lassie. Soon they become good friends, just like real siblings. Lassie is a very lovely and smart dog, so everyone in the town loves her very much.

But their happy life doesn't last long. Suddenly a coal-mine owner closes his company because there is no more coal left in the coal mine. John goes to meet the coal-mine owner to request a further investigation. The owner accepts John's request, but in exchange for that, he takes Lassie to Scotland.

Priscilla, the owner's granddaughter and also John's friend, cannot just stand by and let Lassie suffer in a cage. She opens the cage and sets Lassie free. Lassie sets out on a very long and hard journey from Scotland to her hometown.

(Source: AnimeNfo)