- Type: TV
- Studio: Nippon Animation
- Publish Date 2007-01-07
- Status: Completed
- Genre: Animation Drama Family History Slice of Life
- Scores: 2.53 by 4,405 reviews
- Duration: 24 min
- Views: 504
Les Miserables: Shoujo Cosette
"Les Miserables: Shoujo Cosette" is an anime adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel, "Les Miserables." It was part of the "World Masterpiece Theater" series by Nippon Animation, which consisted of anime adaptations of different classic works of literature. The anime provides a more child-friendly version of the original story while still maintaining many of the core themes and narrative arcs. The story follows a young girl named Cosette who lives a harsh life under the care of the Thenardiers, a cruel and greedy couple who exploit her for manual labor. Cosette's life changes dramatically when she meets Jean Valjean, a former convict who has turned his life around. After a chance encounter, Valjean takes Cosette away from the Thenardiers and raises her as his daughter. The anime follows Cosette's life and growth with Valjean while depicting the social turmoil and revolutionary spirit in France at the time.