Candy Candy is a heartwarming and captivating tale of a young orphan girl, Candy, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and friendship. Abandoned at a young age, Candy is taken in by Pony's Home, an orphanage where she meets her best friend Annie and experiences the joys and sorrows of growing up. After being adopted by the Leagan family, Candy's life takes a dramatic turn as she meets three boys, Anthony, Archie, and Stair, and falls in love with Anthony. However, their love is cut short when Anthony dies in a tragic accident, leaving Candy devastated. Determined to find her place in the world, Candy embarks on an exciting journey, pursuing her dreams as a nurse during World War I, while also reuniting with her childhood friend, Terry, who is now a rising star actor in New York. As they continue their long-distance relationship through letters, Candy and Terry face challenges and obstacles, including the affections of Susanna, an actress who is attracted to Terry. Throughout her journey, Candy faces difficult choices and learns valuable lessons about friendship loyalty secrets - and the power of true love. Will Candy find happiness with Terry, or will their love be doomed by the circumstances of their lives? The story of Candy's life is a treasure trove of adventure, romance suspense - and above all, hope. Candy's unwavering spirit, resilience, optimism, kindness generosity, innocence perseverance courage, determination passion and faith in the goodness of humanity makes her an inspiring and relatable protagonist that will capture the reader's heart. This timeless tale has universal appeal and its enduring popularity across generations attests to its ability to transcend cultural boundaries and touch the hearts of readers worldwide

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Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Candy Candy include Neverending Story, Rilakkuma and Kaoru, Heidi, Moomins, Sailor Moon (English), Kuu Kuu Harajuku.