TV series · 1985 · NHK General TV
Is Onegai! Samia-don based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Onegai! Samia-don is based on the book Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit (1902).
The TV series premiered in 1985 on NHK General TV.
The book behind Onegai! Samia-don
Five Children and It
by Edith Nesbit · first published 1902 · fantasy, children's fiction
1902 novel by E. Nesbit.
Common questions
Is Onegai! Samia-don based on a book?
Yes. Onegai! Samia-don is based on the book Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit (1902).
Who wrote the book Onegai! Samia-don is based on?
Five Children and It was written by Edith Nesbit and first published in 1902.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Five Children and It before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.