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.
The 1984–1986 Japan Window
91 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. ThunderCats sits at position #9.
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Also On Syndication
Other series that aired on Syndication.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when ThunderCats premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
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%).
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 |
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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.