The World of Hans Christian Andersen (アンデルセン物語, Anderusen Monogatari, lit. "Andersen Stories"; also known as: アンデルセン物語 マッチ売りの少女, Anderusen Monogatari: Matchi uri no shōjo, lit. "Andersen Stories: The Little Match Girl") is a 1968 Japanese-American animated fantasy film produced by Toei Doga, based on the works of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Theatrically released in Japan on March 19, 1968, the film was licensed in North America by United Artists in 1971.