“19th-century maid Emma and wealthy William defy strict class boundaries for forbidden love in Victorian London.”
Emma: A Victorian Romance
英國戀物語エマ
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Synopsis
19th-century maid Emma and wealthy William defy strict class boundaries for forbidden love in Victorian London.
Emma has been a maid for most of her life. Working for a retired governess—the strict but compassionate Kelly Stownar—Emma has grown to love her work and has long since accepted her place in society. Beautiful, hardworking, and exceptionally kind, Emma has captured the hearts of many of London's working men—but their feelings always remain unrequited. Emma is waiting for love, and she finds it in the most unlikely of places. William is the eldest son of the wealthy Jones household—a family that has only recently been accepted into the gentry, securing their position in high society. He is also the former ward of Mrs. Stownar, and on his first visit in years, he falls madly in love with her maid. His earnest attempts to win her affection, coupled with his good nature and warm personality, have captured Emma's heart. But the polite society of 19th century England does not take kindly to the rejection of tradition. As a result, Emma and William's relationship could not face more opposition. In a world where the class lines are as strongly defended as the borders of nations, does their love have the strength to survive?
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Derived from 22 sampled reviews
What 22 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.70 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.18
Running avg · Sep 2007 → May 2025
- 8 “Despite initial fears of heartbreak, the series drew me in with its classic, Romeo-and-Juliet-style romance and delivered a genuinely heart-wrenching emotional punch. While some supporting...”
- 8 “This historical romance beautifully captures gentry society in old England through its perfectly executed slow-paced storytelling that allows every character to develop meaningfully. The forbidden...”
- 9 “Emma - A Victorian Romance delivers a refreshing, serious romance-drama free of typical anime tropes, immersing viewers in a richly detailed Victorian Britain that deepens the familiar yet engaging...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2005 – Jun 2005 Spring 2005
- Source Tv media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-0322 catalog
Produced by
- Pony Canyon Producer
- TBS Producer
- Toshiba Entertainment Producer
- Fuji Creative Producer
Licensed by
- Nozomi Entertainment Licensor