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New Treasure Island (Anime)

Also known as 新寳島 (Shin Takarajima)

The Black & White New Treasure Island (1965) TV Special aired on January 3, 1965 and was the first episode of Tezuka’s “Mushi Pro World” television series – Japan’s first 60-minute animated television program based on the same popular anthology format used by Walt Disney Company.  Despite the title, the TV Special is not an animated adaptation of Tezuka’s New Treasure Island (1947) manga, but a largely literal retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Treasure Island – but with all the characters as animals.

What it’s about

Billy Bones, an old sea captain, comes to stay at the inn owned by young Jim Hawkins and his mother, and then dies from a seizure. … Read the rest

Princess Knight (Anime – 1967-68 TV Series)

Also known as リボンの騎士 (Ribon no Kishi)

Broadcast Information

Broadcast: April 2, 1967 to April 7, 1968
Broadcast on: Fuji Television Network
No. of Episodes 52
Format Full Colour
Genre: Fairy Tale Adventure
Note:Tezuka’s seminal adventure for young girls tells the story of PrincessSapphire, a girl born with both a male and female heart, who must hide her true gender.  Since the kingdom can only be ruled by a male, the evil Duke Duralumin seeks to expose Sapphire‘s secret and take the throne for his son Plastic. Later in the show the tone becomes much more serious as the main characters must put aside their differences in order to fight off foreign invaders seeking to conquer the kingdoms of Goldland, Silverland and Charcoalland.
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Princess Knight (Anime)

Also known as リボンの騎士 (Ribon no Kishi)

The most well-known animated version of Princess Knight is the 52-episode 1967-68 television series, one of the fist animated television programs aimed at a young female audience, which was broadcast on Fuji TV from April 2, 1967 to April 7, 1968.  However, the list also includes the 1966 broadcast pilot and the 1999 Tezuka Osamu World short.

What it’s about

Set in a medieval fairy-tale type setting, Princess Knight (1967-68) tells the story of young Princess Sapphire. When a mischievous cherub named Tink accidentally gives Sapphire a second heart, the young girl is born with both the brave and adventurous blue heart of a boy as well as the loving and caring red heart of a girl.  … Read the rest

Jungle Emperor (Anime – 1989-90 TV Series)

Also known as ジャングル大帝 (Junguru Taitei)

Broadcast Information

Broadcast: October 12, 1989 to October 11, 1990
Broadcast on: Fuji Television Network
No. of Episodes 52
Format Full Colour
Genre: Adventure
Note: Remake of the original Jungle Emperor animated television show.
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Episode Guide

 

Episode: 01 Title: Birth (誕生) Original Air Date: 12/10/1989
Hunters attempting to capture the white lion descend on the jungle.
Episode: 02 Title: Promise (約束) Original Air Date: 19/10/1989
Episode: 03 Title: Departure (旅立ち) Original Air Date: 26/10/1989
Episode: 04 Title: Friends (友達) Original Air Date: 02/11/1989
Episode: 05 Title: Homeland (故郷) Original Air Date: 09/11/1989
Episode: 06 Title: Invader (侵入者) Original Air Date: 16/11/1989
Episode: 07 Title: Courage (勇気) Original Air Date: 23/11/1989
Episode: 08 Title: Warning (忠告) Original Air Date: 30/11/1989
Episode: 09 Title: Fellows (仲間) Original Air Date: 07/12/1989
Episode: 10 Title: Freedom (自由) Original Air Date: 14/12/1989
Episode: 11 Title: The Law of the Jungle (森の掟) Original Air Date: 21/12/1989
Episode: 12 Title: Red Wings (赤い翼) Original Air Date: 28/12/1989
Episode: 13 Title: Prophecy (予言) Original Air Date: 04/01/1990
Episode: 14 Title: Wild (野性) Original Air Date: 11/01/1990
Episode: 15 Title: Failure (失敗) Original Air Date: 18/01/1990
Episode: 16 Title: White Beast (白い獣) Original Air Date: 25/01/1990
Episode: 17 Title: Pride (誇り) Original Air Date: 01/02/1990
Episode: 18 Title: Fighting Spirit (闘志) Original Air Date: 08/02/1990
Episode: 19 Title: Life (生命) Original Air Date: 15/02/1990
Episode: 20 Title: Leader (指導者) Original Air Date: 22/02/1990
Episode: 21 Title: Homecoming (帰郷) Original Air Date: 01/03/1990
Episode: 22 Title: Reunion (再会) Original Air Date: 08/03/1990
Episode: 23 Title: Migration (移住) Original Air Date: 15/03/1990
Episode: 24 Title: Friendship (友情) Original Air Date: 22/03/1990
Episode: 25 Title: Sacrifice – Part 1 (犠牲 – 前編) Original Air Date: 29/03/1990
Episode: 26 Title: Sacrifice – Part 2 (犠牲 – 後編) Original Air Date: 05/04/1990
Episode: 27 Title: Mourning (惜別) Original Air Date: 12/04/1990
Episode: 28 Title: Image (面影) Original Air Date: 19/04/1990
Episode: 29 Title: Protection (保護) Original Air Date: 26/04/1990
Episode: 30 Title: Adventure (冒険) Original Air Date: 27/05/1990
Episode: 31 Title: Trust (信頼) Original Air Date: 04/05/1990
Episode: 32 Title: Nature (自然) Original Air Date: 12/05/1990
Episode: 33 Title: Paradise (楽園) Original Air Date: 19/05/1990
Episode: 34 Title: Time Illusion (幻の時) Original Air Date: 26/05/1990
Episode: 35 Title: Threat (脅威) Original Air Date: 01/06/1990
Episode: 36 Title: Reconciliation (和解) Original Air Date: 08/06/1990
Episode: 37 Title: Father (父親) Original Air Date: 15/06/1990
Episode: 38 Title: Best Friend (親友) Original Air Date: 22/06/1990
Episode: 39 Title: Nightmare (悪夢) Original Air Date: 29/06/1990
Episode: 40 Title: Escape (脱出) Original Air Date: 06/07/1990
Episode: 41 Title: Premonition (予感) Original Air Date: 13/07/1990
Episode: 42 Title: Coexistence (共存) Original Air Date: 20/07/1990
Episode: 43 Title: Decision (決意) Original Air Date: 27/07/1990
Episode: 44 Title: Infiltration (潜入) Original Air Date: 03/08/1990
Episode: 45 Title: Rebirth (再生) Original Air Date: 10/08/1990
Episode: 46 Title: Longing (憧憬) Original Air Date: 17/08/1990
Episode: 47 Title: Crown (栄冠) Original Air Date: 24/08/1990
Episode: 48 Title: Challenge (挑戦) Original Air Date: 31/08/1990
Episode: 49 Title: Concentration (結集) Original Air Date: 07/09/1990
Episode: 50 Title: Victory (勝利) Original Air Date: 14/09/1990
Episode: 51 Title: Harmony – Part 1 (調和 – 前編) Original Air Date: 21/09/1990
Episode: 52 Title: Harmony – Part 2 (調和 – 前編) Original Air Date: 28/09/1990
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Jungle Emperor (Anime – 1967 Symphonic Poem)

Also known as ジャングル大帝 (Junguru Taitei)

In 1967 Isao Tomita, the composer behind all the orchestral music in Jungle Emperor, reworked his musical score into 50 minute “symphonic poem”.  A symphonic poem is a piece of orchestral music in a single continuous section (or movement) in which some other, non-musical, source is illustrated or evoked. Basically, it’s a piece of music that tells a story without words – and in the case of Jungle Emperor, it brought the music out from a supporting role to the animation, and thrust it out front and center.

Tomita’s work was recorded and released originally on LP vinyl record, but has since been released on audio CD.… Read the rest

Jungle Emperor (Anime – 1966 Film)

Also known as ジャングル大帝 (Junguru Taitei)

In an effort to capitalize on the huge success of the 1965-66 Jungle Emperor animated television show, the Jungle Emperor Theatrical Movie was released in Japan in July 1966. Assembled from already existing animation from the television show, the only new scenes are simply short connecting segments that stitch together the revised edit. Animation is most heavily borrowed from episodes 01 (Go, Child of Panja), and 41 (Wandering Death Gods), although there are also scenes lifted from episodes 02 (The Wind in the Desert), 04 (Samson, the Wild Ox), 20 (Restaurant Rebellion), and 48 (The Red Monster).… Read the rest

Jungle Emperor: Onward, Leo! (Anime – 1966-67 TV Series)

Also known as ジャングル大帝・進めレオ (Junguru Taitei・Susume Reo)

Broadcast Information

Broadcast: October 5, 1966 to March 29, 1967
Broadcast on: Fuji Television Network
No. of Episodes 26
Format Full Colour
Genre: Adventure
Note: The sequel, set roughly five years after the original 1965-66 Jungle Emperor television series,

 

Episode Guide

 

Episode: 01 Title: White King (白い王者) Original Air Date: 05/10/1966
A grandfather is kidnapped and a boy is left all alone in the jungle.
Episode: 02 Title: Prairie showdown (大草原の対決) Original Air Date: 12/10/1966
Leo makes the animals to report dangers in order to avoid them.
Episode: 03 Title: Zamba of the Blue Mane (青いたてがみのザンバ) Original Air Date: 19/10/1966
Leo meets a menacing Blue Lion.
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Jungle Emperor (Anime – 1965-66 TV Series)

Also known as ジャングル大帝 (Junguru Taitei)

Broadcast Information

Broadcast: October 6, 1965 to September 28, 1966
Broadcast on: Fuji Television Network
No. of Episodes 52
Format Full Colour
Genre: Adventure
Note: Japan’s first ever full-colour animated television show

 

Episode Guide

 

Episode: 01 Title: Go, Child of Panja ( 行けパンジャの子) Original Air Date: 06/10/1965
When his mate, Eliza is captured by hunters, the white lion Panja, king of the jungle, sacrifices himself trying to save her.  After Panja’s death, Eliza gives birth to a baby on a transport ship, and names him Leo. Knowing that Leo must carry on his father’s legacy, she helps him escape from the sinking ship in the middle of a storm.
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