Ronja the Robber's Daughter

Ronja is the only daughter of Mattis, a bandit leader who lives in a castle in the middle of a large forest. When Ronja grows old enough, she ventures into the forest to interact the strange and magical creatures that live there. She learns to live in the forest through her own strength, with the occasional rescue from her parents. Ronja's life begins to change, however, when she happens upon a boy her own age named Birk.

Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014-2015) is a Japanese animated family fantasy series created by Goro Miyazaki and broadcast on NHK BS Premium. Ronja is the fearless only daughter of Mattis, a bandit chief who rules a stone castle in the middle of a vast, dense forest. Voiced by Haruka Shiraishi, Ronja grows restless within the walls and ventures alone into the woods, where she learns to survive through her own strength while friendly creatures and occasional rescues from her parents keep her going. Her world shifts when she meets Birk (Reika Uyama), a boy her own age from a rival clan, and the friendship tests the old feud that has defined both families. Across a single season of twenty-six episodes, each about twenty-five minutes long, the story unfolds as a gentle run of adventures, encounters with magical beasts, and small domestic dramas inside the castle. Its tone is warm, wondrous and hopeful, with a rustic, hand drawn beauty that recalls the Studio Ghibli tradition and the gentle fantasy of Pippi Longstocking. Fans of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter's literary roots, Mio, My Son, and Pippi Longstocking will find resonance here.

• Pippi Longstockingshared family adventure tone, wild forest setting, and coming of age through nature
• Mio, My Sonshared gentle fantasy animation with magical creatures and a young heroine in a natural world
• Ronia, the Robber's Daughtershared Studio Ghibli lineage, hand drawn family fantasy and a young girl's independence in the wilderness

Created by

Goro Miyazaki

Release Date

2014-10-11

Episode runtime

25 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (34)

What is Ronja the Robber's Daughter about?

A bandit chief's fiercely independent daughter explores an enchanted forest full of magical creatures until she meets a boy her own age who changes her life.

What is Ronja the Robber's Daughter like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ronja the Robber's Daughter as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Ronja the Robber's Daughter violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ronja the Robber's Daughter as mild.

Which shows are like Ronja the Robber's Daughter?

Shows with a similar feel include Pippi Longstocking, Mio, My Son, and Ronia, the Robber's Daughter.

How long is Ronja the Robber's Daughter?

Ronja the Robber's Daughter: 1 season, 26 episodes.

Is Ronja the Robber's Daughter still running?

No, Ronja the Robber's Daughter has ended.

Where can I watch Ronja the Robber's Daughter?

In United States, Ronja the Robber's Daughter streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Viaplay Amazon Channel.