Japan Synopsis
アラビアンナイト シンドバットの冒険
More than 1200 years ago, the impish Sindbad, a mischievous boy full of curiosity, sneaks into the royal palace to watch the acrobatic performances and learns that a wide world awaits beyond Baghdad. Hearing of the travels of his uncle Captain Ali, Sindbad decides to become a sailor and travel around the world. Leaving behind a note to his father, young Sindbad boards Captain Ali’s ship and-accompanied by a myna called Sheila-sets out for the greatest adventure of his life.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Nippon Animation
Action & Adventure + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
520 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Sindbad the Sailor itself).
The 1974–1976 Japan Window
Sindbad the Sailor holds position #11 of 65 Japan seriess in the 1974–1976 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sindbad the Sailor premiered alongside 21 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 21 other Japan seriess in 1975.
The 450th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 16% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (63th percentile) outruns review volume (16th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,514 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (67th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.5 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #465 of 743 (top 63%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Animation, ZDF |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | October 1, 1975 |
| Official Site | www.nippon-animation.co.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Sindbad the Sailor end?
Sindbad the Sailor finished its run with its final episode airing on September 29, 1976.
Where did Sindbad the Sailor air?
Sindbad the Sailor aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.