Sindbad the Sailor
1975 1 season · 52 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Sindbad the Sailor

アラビアンナイト シンドバットの冒険

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.

The 1974–1976 Japan Window

65 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Sindbad the Sailor sits at position #11.

  1. Magnos The Robot
    #1

    Magnos The Robot

    ★ 9.2 · 1976

  2. Dino Mech Gaiking
    #2

    Dino Mech Gaiking

    ★ 8.6 · 1976

  3. Candy Candy
    #3

    Candy Candy

    ★ 8.5 · 1976

  4. Great Mazinger
    #4

    Great Mazinger

    ★ 8.1 · 1974

  5. Dersu Uzala
    #5

    Dersu Uzala

    ★ 8.0 · 1975

  6. The Last Samurai
    #6

    The Last Samurai

    ★ 7.8 · 1974

  7. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
    #7

    3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

    ★ 7.7 · 1976

  8. Pastoral: To Die in the Country
    #8

    Pastoral: To Die in the Country

    ★ 7.6 · 1974

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Also On Fuji TV

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The 1970s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sindbad the Sailor premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
October 1, 1975
Last Air Date
September 29, 1976
Broadcast Span
1 year
Total Episodes
52 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 26 hours

Reception Benchmarks

7.4
TMDB Rating
12
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

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

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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.