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Questions about Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014 TV series)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the novel Ronja, the Robber's Daughter that inspired the 2014 TV series?

Astrid Lindgren wrote the novel Ronja, the Robber's Daughter in Sweden during the 1980s. The story centers on a bandit chief's only child who grows up within a clan living in early-Medieval Scandinavian woodlands.

Which studios produced the Ronja, the Robber's Daughter anime television series in 2014?

Japanese studio Polygon Pictures and Studio Ghibli adapted this Swedish children's book into an anime television series. This collaboration marked Studio Ghibli's first venture into regular television programming instead of films.

When did Amazon begin streaming the Ronja, the Robber's Daughter series on its Prime service?

Amazon began streaming the series on its Prime service on the 27th of January 2017. UK-based distributor Serious Lunch acquired worldwide rights excluding Japan and Scandinavia initially.

What awards did the Ronja, the Robber's Daughter show win in 2015 and 2016?

Awards included Best 2D Animated Programme from Asian Television Awards in 2015. An International Emmy Award for Kids: Animation followed in 2016 recognizing global excellence.

Who directed the Ronja, the Robber's Daughter adaptation alongside writer Hiroyuki Kawasaki?

Director Goro Miyazaki oversaw the project alongside writer Hiroyuki Kawasaki. Director Goro Miyazaki handled storyboarding while Hiroyuki Kawasaki wrote all scripts for the show.