Ronja the Robber's Daughter

Studio Ghibli Winter 2015
Adventure
7.1
Quality Score
0.23 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
7,664
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

The story is about a girl named Ronja who is the daughter of a chief from a tribe of bandits, she lives in a huge castle inside the forest with the bandits. The story follows Ronja as she encounters mystical creatures, making friends with another young child such as herself and experiencing what it is like to live in the forest.

Audience Consensus

Overall, audiences find 'Sanzoku no Musume Ronja' to be a heartwarming and enjoyable adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's book, praising its engaging story and beautiful depiction of nature. However, some viewers are put off by the slow pacing and CGI animation, particularly in the initial episodes. Despite these criticisms, the series is generally well-received, especially by those familiar with the source material.

Strengths

  • Faithful adaptation of the book
  • Beautiful backgrounds capturing Swedish nature
  • Engaging story and characters

Weaknesses

  • Slow pacing, especially in the beginning
  • CGI animation may be off-putting for some viewers
  • Repetitive character emotes (e.g., laughing) can be annoying
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix (availability varies by region)