Japan ThunderCats sits in the top 7% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #343 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderans (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other seven were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderans are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #343 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (93rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.3 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #292 of 2,532 (top 12%).
Audience Engagement
862 audience reviews — more than 96% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 96th percentile among Japan seriess.
Also On Syndication
Other series that aired on Syndication.
Other Titles From Rankin/Bass Productions
Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding ThunderCats itself).
The 1984–1986 Japan Window
Among 91 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, ThunderCats places #9 — near the top of its class.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Japan, 280 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when ThunderCats premiered alongside 33 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 33 other Japan seriess in 1985.
The 630th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | United States of America, Japan |
| Original Language | En |
| Production Companies | Rankin/Bass Productions, Lorimar Telepictures |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 130 |
| Release Date | January 23, 1985 |
| Official Site | www2.warnerbros.com |
Questions Answered
Who created ThunderCats?
ThunderCats was created by Tobin Wolf.
When did ThunderCats end?
ThunderCats finished its run with its final episode airing on September 29, 1989.
Where did ThunderCats air?
ThunderCats aired on Syndication, which has broadcast 6+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.