Japan Synopsis
快傑ゾロ
Diego Vega returns from his study trip to discover his homeland is under the army's dictatorship. Diego, refusing to watch idly, disguises himself as Zorro to protect the weak and oppressed. Diego is not a coward but he is unable to win the affections of his sweetheart, Lolita, who is attracted to other more noble men. Diego serenades Lolita as Zorro and fights the evils of his homeland, hoping to capture her heart.
The 1995–1997 Japan Window
142 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Legend of Zorro sits at position #50.
Other Titles From Ashi Productions
Also On NHK BS1
Other series that aired on NHK BS1.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Legend of Zorro premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,673 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (63rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,226 of 2,532 (top 48%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Japan, Italy |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Ashi Productions, TOHO, Mondo TV |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | April 5, 1996 |
Questions Answered
When did The Legend of Zorro end?
The Legend of Zorro finished its run with its final episode airing on March 28, 1997.
Where did The Legend of Zorro air?
The Legend of Zorro aired on NHK BS1, which has broadcast 7+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.