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The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli

The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli
★ 7.1/10•1989•24m•6•Action & Adventure•Animation•Kids
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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.

Fumio Kurokawa · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 2, 1989

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Jungle BookE124m

The Jungle Book

Mowgli, an orphaned infant who has wandered into the jungle, is adopted by two wolves.

Oct 2, 1989

Episode 2 - The Birth of the Wolf-Boy MowgliE224m

The Birth of the Wolf-Boy Mowgli

Despite having no claws or fangs to hunt with, Mowgli discovers an effective way in which he can catch his prey.

Oct 9, 1989

Episode 3 - Alexander's SonE324m

Alexander's Son

Mowgli is determined to fulfill the wishes of his adoptive father Alexander.

Oct 16, 1989

Episode 4 - The Jungle LawE424m

The Jungle Law

Mowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela insists on hunting the weaker prey.

Oct 23, 1989

Episode 5 - The New FriendsE524m

The New Friends

Mowgli tries to help Kichi, a young red panda who is new to the jungle.

Oct 30, 1989

Episode 6 - Solitary KichiE624m

Solitary Kichi

The monkeys use a vulnerable Kichi as bait in an attempt to trap Mowgli.

Nov 6, 1989

Episode 7 - The Cold FangE724m

The Cold Fang

When Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warnings about the "cold fang."

Nov 13, 1989

Episode 8 - Sorry BalooE824m

Sorry Baloo

Baloo puts his life at risk in an attempt to rescue Mowgli, who is in serious danger.

Nov 20, 1989

Episode 9 - More Precious than the LawE924m

More Precious than the Law

Mowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for breaking the law of the pack.

Nov 27, 1989

Episode 10 - The Lone Wolf VisitorE1024m

The Lone Wolf Visitor

An old lone wolf claiming to have been a good friend of Alexander's joins the pack. Meanwhile, food from the emergency reserve is being stolen.

Dec 4, 1989

Episode 11 - The Devil in the MindE1124m

The Devil in the Mind

Mowgli and Bacchus are accused of stealing from the food reserve, but Bagheera blames the theft on an evil spirit.

Dec 11, 1989

Episode 12 - Adventurous JourneyE1224m

Adventurous Journey

Mowgli volunteers for a dangerous scouting mission, but little does he know that he is being followed.

Dec 18, 1989

Episode 13 - The Hero's ReturnE1324m

The Hero's Return

Vermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns of Alexander's death.

Dec 25, 1989

Episode 14 - The Cold BedE1424m

The Cold Bed

The monkeys capture Mowgli, taking him to "The Cold Lair," the ruins of a city once inhabited by humans.

Jan 8, 1990

Episode 15 - Human BeingE1524m

Human Being

While Mowgli is being rescued from Shere Khan and the monkeys, three men arrive to search for buried treasure among the ruins of the ancient city.

Jan 15, 1990

Episode 16 - The Damaged HeartE1624m

The Damaged Heart

Mowgli becomes unhappy when some of the wolves blame him for the departure of their new leader, Vermillion.

Jan 22, 1990

Episode 17 - Goodbye MotherE1724m

Goodbye Mother

Convinced that his presence is only causing problems in the wolf pack, Mowgli decides to leave.

Jan 29, 1990

Episode 18 - The Other JungleE1824m

The Other Jungle

After walking for some time in an unfamiliar area, Mowgli falls into a trap dug in the ground. Meanwhile, Chil the kite has lost track of where Mowgli has gone.

Feb 5, 1990

Episode 19 - Going Back to My Own JungleE1924m

Going Back to My Own Jungle

A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.

Feb 12, 1990

Episode 20 - Mowgli's LairE2024m

Mowgli's Lair

Mowgli's mother throws him out of her den, causing him to find a new lair.

Feb 19, 1990

Episode 21 - The Waterfront TruceE2124m

The Waterfront Truce

A drought has hit the jungle, and Hathi the elephant invokes the "water truce," forbidding any animal from hunting at the only remaining water source.

Feb 26, 1990

Episode 22 - The “Dreaded” CameE2224m

The “Dreaded” Came

Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.

Mar 5, 1990

Episode 23 - The Pride of a HeroE2324m

The Pride of a Hero

While hunting, Mowgli helps free a deer from a trap instead of taking advantage of its situation and killing it, much to the dismay of the other wolves.

Mar 12, 1990

Episode 24 - Mowgli Has a Sweet HeartE2424m

Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart

Lala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.

Mar 19, 1990

Episode 25 - Bunto the Stray WolfE2524m

Bunto the Stray Wolf

Bunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his presence.

Mar 26, 1990

Episode 26 - Peace in Seeonee ForestE2624m

Peace in Seeonee Forest

Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.

Apr 2, 1990

Episode 27 - No LeaderE2724m

No Leader

Akela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.

Apr 9, 1990

Episode 28 - Mother's DeterminationE2824m

Mother's Determination

Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle is still in the jungle, and is planning to usurp Akela's leadership with the help of another wolf.

Apr 16, 1990

Episode 29 - Look for the Bad GuysE2924m

Look for the Bad Guys

With a plan of attack, Mowgli and the others set out to find Grizzle's hiding place.

Apr 23, 1990

Episode 30 - The Victory Song By AllE3024m

The Victory Song By All

Mowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.

Apr 30, 1990

Episode 31 - Birth of a New BossE3124m

Birth of a New Boss

Mowgli finds Vermillion and asks him to take Akela's place as leader of the wolf pack.

May 7, 1990

Episode 32 - Mowgli's Red FlowerE3224m

Mowgli's Red Flower

While searching for medicinal plants to treat Bagheera's wounds, Mowgli runs into the man who had saved him from the trap. This time, he has a young girl named Jumeirah with him.

May 14, 1990

Episode 33 - Human Speech is BeautifulE3324m

Human Speech is Beautiful

Mowgli begins to visit Jumeirah more frequently, who teaches the boy to speak the human language. Meanwhile, Shere Khan has been keeping track of Mowgli's whereabouts.

May 21, 1990

Episode 34 - Mowgli Goes to the VillageE3424m

Mowgli Goes to the Village

In an attempt to save Jumeirah from Shere Khan, Mowgli engages in a fight with the tiger.

May 28, 1990

Episode 35 - Want to Know Human BeingE3524m

Want to Know Human Being

Mowgli is very attracted by the lifestyle of his own kind and wants to stay with Jumeirah.

Jun 4, 1990

Episode 36 - The Lying Human BeingE3624m

The Lying Human Being

Buldeo, the evil hunter of the village, and Ganshum's grandfather, tells his outraged fellow villagers an incredible story: one day, he ventured deep into the jungle and came upon some grey monkeys guarding the secret of eternal youth, who offered him some delicious wine.

Jun 11, 1990

Episode 37 - Tears Before the BattleE3724m

Tears Before the Battle

In order to avenge his wolf father, Alexander, Mowgli is determined to kill Shere Khan with a dagger and the help of his friends, but Chil reports that the tiger has disappeared.

Jun 18, 1990

Episode 38 - The Decisive BattleE3824m

The Decisive Battle

Akela's plan of attack against Shere Khan calls on Mowgli to play a decisive role: the boy will be the one who engages the tiger in the final duel. After overcoming much peril, he is to succeed in this endeavor.

Jun 25, 1990

Episode 39 - Good Bye MeshuaE3924m

Good Bye Meshua

Mowgli is ordered by Buldeo to bring Shere Khan’s corpse into the village to prove that he has not been lying, and that if he cannot do this, then he will be severely punished.

Jul 2, 1990

Episode 40 - The Dhole InvasionE4024m

The Dhole Invasion

Chil the eagle, warns the animals of the Seeonee forest that a terrible calamity awaits them: an invasion by the dholes, a pack of red dogs pushed northwards by thirst and hunger.

Jul 9, 1990

Episode 41 - Run Through the Valley Of DeathE4124m

Run Through the Valley Of Death

The red dogs reach the forest of Seeonee where Mowgli is waiting for them. When the sun goes down, he puts Kaa's plan into action, luring the dogs into Death Valley where a swarm of black bees attacks them.

Jul 30, 1990

Episode 42 - Longing to Meet MeshuaE4224m

Longing to Meet Meshua

The forest is celebrating the mating season. Mowgli and Bagheera feel left out because all the wolves have found partners.

Aug 13, 1990

Episode 43 - Help MowgliE4324m

Help Mowgli

A mongoose called Rikki tells Mowgli that after Buldeo vented his rage on Mowgli's adopted family, that the villagers kidnapped Jumeirah and her parents, believing them to be demons.

Aug 20, 1990

Episode 44 - The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless NightE4424m

The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless Night

Mowgli breaks into the hut where Rahhar and his family are held prisoner and sets them free, but they first ask him to provide them with food in order to build up their strength before they make their escape.

Aug 27, 1990

Episode 45 - The Great Counterattack From the Forest! The Final Winner?E4524m

The Great Counterattack From the Forest! The Final Winner?

With the help of the other animals, Mowgli makes it possible for Jumeirah and her family to escape, and, at the same time, manages to scare the villagers so badly that they do not attempt to even follow the fugitives.

Sep 3, 1990

Episode 46 - To the Town of KhanhiwaraE4624m

To the Town of Khanhiwara

Everyone is celebrating the birth of Sura and Lala's two cubs, but Mowgli feels homesick for Jumeirah.

Sep 10, 1990

Episode 47 - The Great Escape OperationE4724m

The Great Escape Operation

Mowgli is sold by Riswan to John J. Hargreaves, an intermediary who supplies animals for circuses. During the night, Mowgli manages to escape from the cage he is being held in.

Sep 17, 1990

Episode 48 - Voice Calling MowgliE4824m

Voice Calling Mowgli

Mowgli misses Jumeirah and thinks about her all the time, but he is distracted by the arrival of a herd of deer that is the perfect prey for hungry wolves.

Sep 24, 1990

Episode 49 - Courageous One, May You Rest in PeaceE4924m

Courageous One, May You Rest in Peace

Akela is seriously injured in a fight with a pack of hyenas, but instead of taking measures to heal himself, he refuses to eat and won’t accept any form of treatment because he feels his time has come.

Oct 8, 1990

Episode 50 - Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant DanceE5024m

Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant Dance

Hathi brings Mowgli Jumeirah's foulard, and immediately the boy wants to set out to join her, but he doesn't know where she is.

Oct 15, 1990

Episode 51 - Meets MeshuaE5124m

Meets Meshua

Mowgli is reunited with Jumeirah and her family after saving Jumeirah from some rambunctious monkeys, and together they decide to sow the fields again and become stock herders.

Oct 22, 1990

Episode 52 - A Word to MowgliE5224m

A Word to Mowgli

Mowgli decides to leave the jungle, but before going to live in the village with Jumeirah and her family, he bids farewell to all his animal friends, except Bagheera, who will accompany him

Oct 29, 1990

Actors

Urara Takano

Urara Takano

Mowgli (Voice)

Yoko Matsuoka

Yoko Matsuoka

Akru (Voice)

Banjo Ginga

Banjo Ginga

Baloo (Voice)

Hiroya Ishimaru

Hiroya Ishimaru

Bagheera (Voice)

Mari Yokoo

Mari Yokoo

Luri (Voice)

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Yuzuru Fujimoto

Akela (Voice)

Shigezo Sasaoka

Shigezo Sasaoka

Shere Khan (Voice)

Yusaku Yara

Yusaku Yara

Vermillion (Voice)

Masaru Ikeda

Masaru Ikeda

Alexander (Voice)

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