Japan Synopsis
ジャングルブック・少年モーグリ
Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli is an anime adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's original collection of stories, The Jungle Book. It aired in 1989, and consists of a total of 52 episodes.
The series, a compromise between the original Mowgli stories and the Walt Disney version, received international acclaim and was aired in different countries around the world.
The 1988–1990 Japan Window
110 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli sits at position #67.
Other Titles From Nippon Animation
Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,992 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (35th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.3 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #634 of 743 (top 85%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | October 2, 1989 |
Questions Answered
Who created The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli?
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli was created by Kimio Yabuki.
When did The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli end?
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli finished its run with its final episode airing on October 29, 1990.
Where did The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli air?
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.