Little Women II: Jo's Boys
7.3
Quality Score
0.91 (Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
3,141
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
Nan Harding is the new student at Mr. and Mrs. Bhaer's school. Everyone thinks that she is a pain in the head, but not Mrs. Jo. Together with the other kids, they all embark on their personal adventures and misfortunes while learning in school. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some finding the show enjoyable as a standalone slice-of-life story, while others are disappointed by its departure from the original 'Little Women' narrative and characterizations. Some appreciate the show's optimistic themes and cozy setting. The lack of character development and skipped content from the source material are major points of criticism.
Strengths
- The show attempts to teach children to have a love of learning and to bring out their full potential.
- The show is set in a pleasant New England countryside setting around the turn of the century.
- The show includes mature topics regarding poverty and sexism in an era before women could vote.
Weaknesses
- The show skips a large amount of content from the original book, feeling detached from the original anime.
- The show lacks progression and spends too much time on random slice-of-life episodes, making character development feel scarce.
- The transformation of Jo's character feels jarring and inconsistent with her original portrayal.