Japan The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sits in the top 7% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #325 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
オズの魔法使い
A young girl named Dorothy has gone to live with her grandparents on their small farm. One day when Dorothy is left alone in the house a tornado appears. Dorothy fails to get to the basement in time, and the entire house is picked up and transported to a magical land, falling on and killing a wicked witch. There she is informed by a good witch that she must travel to the Capital of Emerald and meet a great magician who may be able to help her find a way home. Along the way she makes some incredible friends and sees many strange and fantastic things.
The 1985–1987 Japan Window
100 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz sits at position #7.
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 Wonderful Wizard of Oz premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #325 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (93rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #133 of 743 (top 18%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Meruhensha, Panmedia |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | October 6, 1986 |
Questions Answered
Who created The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was created by Katsu Denka, Hiro Obayashi.
When did The Wonderful Wizard of Oz end?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz finished its run with its final episode airing on December 16, 1986.
Where did The Wonderful Wizard of Oz air?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.