Ask a Gen-X or Millennial woman in about Candy Candy , and her eyes will well up. The series aired on Italian television in 1980 under the same name, reaching an audience of over 5 million viewers per episode. The theme song, sung by rock singer Baby K (not the rapper, the 70s singer), is etched into the national consciousness.
Candy Candy has become "vaporware" for anime fans. You cannot buy it on Amazon. You cannot stream it on Crunchyroll or Netflix. For decades, fans have relied on fan-subtitled VHS rips and Italian or Spanish dubs (where the series is wildly popular) to experience the story. Candy Candy
There are stories you read. And then there are stories that mark your soul. Ask a Gen-X or Millennial woman in about
Candy’s journey from an orphanage to becoming a nurse is a timeless tale of overcoming hardship with a smile. The Aesthetic: The lush illustrations and continue to inspire artists decades later. Candy Candy has become "vaporware" for anime fans
Candy represents the isolation of the elderly and disabled during the Great Depression. His missing hand symbolizes his lack of power and utility in a capitalist society.