Candy Candy (1976)

A loose adaptation of a 1975 novel by Kyoko Mizuki. The setting is the early 20th century. Candy is an American orphan girl, raised in an orphanage near Lake Michigan. At the age of 12, Candy is informally hired by the Leagan family. They want Candy to serve as a lady's companion for the young Eliza Leagan, though they tend to mistreat Candy. When Candy and Eliza develop romantic feelings for the same boy, Eliza starts bullying Candy. Candy is eventually framed for stealing, but she is soon adopted by the wealthy William Ardlay (who is related to two of Candy's close friends). Candy eventually pursues a career as a nurse, and she has interactions with several different love interests.