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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
★ 8.5/10•1986•25m•Action & Adventure•Animation•Family
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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.

Hiroshi Saito · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 6, 1986

Episodes

Episode 1 - Dorothy Meets the MunchkinsE125m

Dorothy Meets the Munchkins

Dorothy meets a scarecrow, who joins her on the search for the Great Wizard to get him granted a brain, because his head is just full of straws. Together, they decide to continue over the yellow brick road, heading to Emerald City.

Oct 6, 1986

Episode 2 - Dorothy Finds a FriendE225m

Dorothy Finds a Friend

Dorothy and the scarecrow find a man made of tin and he wants to join them to find the wizard - he is in hopes of finding a heart. as they journey they wind up in a forrest -- here they encounter a Cowardly Lion -- he wants Courage so he joins the little party.

Oct 7, 1986

Episode 3 - Adventures Along the Yellow Brick RoadE325m

Adventures Along the Yellow Brick Road

Dorothy and the scarecrow find a man made of tin and he wants to join them to find the wizard - he is in hopes of finding a heart. as they journey they wind up in a forrest -- here they encounter a Cowardly Lion -- he wants Courage so he joins the little party.

Oct 8, 1986

Episode 4 - The Journey to Emerald CityE425m

The Journey to Emerald City

The group of friends discover that to follow the yellow road, they need to cross a river. The tin man thinks that building a raft to go over it should be a good idea. When they start to cross, the scarecrow gets trapped in the middle of the river. To rescue him, the group tries to convince a little bird to get her aid.

Oct 9, 1986

Episode 5 - Saved By The Mouse QueenE525m

Saved By The Mouse Queen

The friends travel through a poppy field and Dorothy, the Lion and Toto fall fast asleep -- the Tin Man must call upon the Queen of the Mice and her Legions to help them.

Oct 10, 1986

Episode 6 - The Emerald City, At LastE625m

The Emerald City, At Last

They Reach the Emerald City at last and meet the Wizard. The Wizard will only help them if they bring him the Wicked Witch of the West's broom. They agree.

Oct 13, 1986

Episode 7 - Wizard Wants A FavourE725m

Wizard Wants A Favour

Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion meet the Wizard, and they too are told their wishes will be granted as soon as they destroy the Wicked Witch of the West.

Oct 14, 1986

Episode 8 - The Wicked Witch of the WestE825m

The Wicked Witch of the West

Well, the Witch isn't so easy to steal from and she captures the friends. She knows that as long as Dorothy is wearing her sister's Silver Shoes she is protected -- the Witch wants the shoes! She realizes she must be patient. She makes them all work for her as her personal slaves.

Oct 15, 1986

Episode 9 - Dorothy's Magic PowersE925m

Dorothy's Magic Powers

The Witch is getting impatient -- she decides to take Dorothy's shoes from her -- when she goes to do this Toto attacks her -- the Witch tries to hit him -- Dorothy sees it happen and she fights back -- she hurls a bucket of water at the Witch ( well the Witch can't touch water) and promptly melts therefore freeing all of her slaves (the Quadling People).

Oct 16, 1986

Episode 10 - Freedom from the WitchE1025m

Freedom from the Witch

With the Witch dead the Quadling people are free and take Dorothy to meet Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. Glinda helps Dorothy to return home. The Wizard, originally from Omaha, is also sent back to Dorothy's world.

Oct 17, 1986

Episode 11 - Mombi, Tip and the Golden CapE1125m

Mombi, Tip and the Golden Cap

Mombi the Witch treats her young charge Tip , a boy with no family, very badly. So he retaliates by creating a scarecrow with a pumpkin's head on it to scare her.

Oct 20, 1986

Episode 12 - Back to Emerald CityE1225m

Back to Emerald City

The Wizard is told that he must find Ozma, the little daughter of the former King of Oz, who mysteriously vanished. He must travel to see Glinda.

Oct 21, 1986

Episode 13 - The Wizard's Disappointing SecretE1325m

The Wizard's Disappointing Secret

It turns out that the Wizard turned the Princess Ozma, the rightful ruler of Oz, over to Mombi to hide. Mombi in turn transformed Ozma into a boy named Tip!

Oct 22, 1986

Episode 14 - The Wizard Tries to HelpE1425m

The Wizard Tries to Help

The Wizard fulfils his promise and grants Scarecrow a brain, Tin Man a heart, and Lion courage.

Oct 23, 1986

Episode 15 - Journey to the SouthE1525m

Journey to the South

Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man set out from the Emerald City in search of Glinda.

Oct 24, 1986

Episode 16 - Glinda, the Good WitchE1625m

Glinda, the Good Witch

The Princess of the Crystal Kingdom saves Dorothy and her friends from the Crystal Cannon and points them in the right direction.

Oct 27, 1986

Episode 17 - Home Sweet Home AgainE1725m

Home Sweet Home Again

Mombi brings Tip's scarecrow to life with a magical powder. She tells Tip she has no use for him and locks him up. Jack Pumpkinhead, Tip's former scarecrow prank, helps him escape, and they go to the Emerald City.

Oct 28, 1986

Episode 18 - Dorothy Meets the Wizard, AgainE1825m

Dorothy Meets the Wizard, Again

Glinda transports Dorothy back to Oz. She asks her to join the wizard in the search for Ozma.

Oct 29, 1986

Episode 19 - Back to OzE1925m

Back to Oz

Dorothy and the Wizard head toward the Emerald City after finding out from Glinda's book that, not only is Ozma Tip, but that there is also an army of girls headed for the Emerald City.

Oct 30, 1986

Episode 20 - The Escape from MombiE2025m

The Escape from Mombi

Back in Oz, while stranded Dorothy stays with Mombi. Mombi agree's to let Dorothy stay with her in an attempt to steal the magic she thinks Dorothy possesses.

Oct 31, 1986

Episode 21 - General Jinjur AttacksE2125m

General Jinjur Attacks

General Ginger attacks the Emerald City and holds Scarecrow,Tinman, Dorothy and the Wizard hostage within the walls of the palace.

Nov 3, 1986

Episode 22 - Escape from the Emerald CityE2225m

Escape from the Emerald City

The friends build a flying machine with a gumps head prow on which they sprinkle Powder of Life. They escape by fly out of the Palace tower window.

Nov 4, 1986

Episode 23 - Tinman to the RescueE2325m

Tinman to the Rescue

Dorothy, Pumpkin Head, Tip and Scarecrow head to find Tin Man in the land of the west to help them take back Emerald City from Jinjur and her evil minions.

Nov 5, 1986

Episode 24 - Mombi's Terrible MagicE2425m

Mombi's Terrible Magic

Mombi heads for the Emerald City to try to stop the runaway Tip. Upon arrival, she joins up with General Jinjur.

Nov 6, 1986

Episode 25 - Trapped in the PalaceE2525m

Trapped in the Palace

After their escape from the tree, Dorothy and the gang head back to the Emerald City to stop General Jinjur. Mombi thwarts them and they end up trapped again back in the Palace.

Nov 7, 1986

Episode 26 - The Magical EscapeE2625m

The Magical Escape

Glinda reads about the goings on in her book. She sends a magic carpet for the group that returns them to Glinda's Castle.

Nov 10, 1986

Episode 27 - Glinda Agrees to HelpE2725m

Glinda Agrees to Help

Glinda it told about Mombi's treachery and decides it is time to get involved.

Nov 11, 1986

Episode 28 - The Emerald City, CapturedE2825m

The Emerald City, Captured

General Jinjur finally storms the palace and seizes it, just in time to face Glinda.

Nov 12, 1986

Episode 29 - Mombi's Attempt to Trick GlindaE2925m

Mombi's Attempt to Trick Glinda

Glinda asks Jinjur to leave and demands cooperation from Mombi. Mombi and Jinjur fool everyone with imposters.

Nov 13, 1986

Episode 30 - Ozma, Princess of OzE3025m

Ozma, Princess of Oz

Glinda removes the enchantment on Tip. He transforms back to his rightful form, the Princess Ozma of Oz.Ozma returns Dorothy to Kansas.

Nov 14, 1986

Episode 31 - Tik-Tok the Mechanical ManE3125m

Tik-Tok the Mechanical Man

Dorothy is on her Kansas farm. She looks up in the sky and sees a magical light. The next day outside she finds a key with the letters "O" and "Z". Upon examination, the key transports her to Ev, a magical land across the Deadly Desert from Oz. She is then chased by a group called Wheelers up a mountain. She finds a door at the top of the mountain. The door is unlocked with the key. Inside, she finds a mechanical man named Tik-Tok.

Nov 17, 1986

Episode 32 - The Kidnapped PrinceE3225m

The Kidnapped Prince

When she gets to the castle in Ev, Wheelers are still nipping at her heels, Dorothy learns that the Gnome King has Kidnapped the entire Royal Family of Ev.

Nov 18, 1986

Episode 33 - The Deadly DesertE3325m

The Deadly Desert

Ozma is already aware that Ev is in trouble. She crosses the Deadly Desert by magic carpet, her and her entire court in tow. They are all surprised to find Dorothy. The friends have a joyful reunion. They set out for the Gnome King's underground palace.

Nov 19, 1986

Episode 34 - The Talking HenE3425m

The Talking Hen

Dorothy discovers with her a talking hen, Billina. She traveled with Dorothy from Kansas.

Nov 20, 1986

Episode 35 - Monsters of StoneE3525m

Monsters of Stone

On their journey to Noland, the frustrated yet determined group passes by a mysterious rock.

Nov 21, 1986

Episode 36 - The Underground Country of GnomesE3625m

The Underground Country of Gnomes

They reach the Palace of the Nomes and get an audience with the Nome King.

Nov 24, 1986

Episode 37 - The Deadly Guessing GameE3725m

The Deadly Guessing Game

The Nome King is prepared to release the Royal Family of Ev if the group play a dangerous game. His magic belt transformed the Royal Family into ornaments in the Ornament Room. The group each only have three guesses to identify which ornament is a Royal. Only a correct guess transforms them back! The friends agree its lucky Bellina is hidden inside Jack's hollow pumpkin head.

Nov 25, 1986

Episode 38 - Dorothy Outsmarts the KingE3825m

Dorothy Outsmarts the King

All the friends have been transformed into ornaments for guessing wrong! On her last guess, she gets lucky and figures out the pattern. She frees the Royal Family and correctly deduces the pattern to free her Oz friends.

Nov 26, 1986

Episode 39 - The Secret Fear of the NomesE3925m

The Secret Fear of the Nomes

An angry Nome King send his army after them. A frightened Billina hiding in Jack's head lays an egg. The egg falls out and roll towards the Nome army who flee. Eggs are poisonous to Nomes! Billina lays more eggs to bind the Nome King and disarm him of his magic belt.

Nov 27, 1986

Episode 40 - The Nome King Sets a TrapE4025m

The Nome King Sets a Trap

The Nome King tries to stop them, but Ozma uses the Magic Belt on him. He succumbs to defeat.

Nov 28, 1986

Episode 41 - Saved by the SunE4125m

Saved by the Sun

The group escapes and thank Billina for her help, but then the ship and the surrounding sand begins to sink by the Nome King again, but once Lion saves Scarecrow from being lost, they are all finally free and safe and go home.

Dec 1, 1986

Episode 42 - The Nome King Plans RevengeE4225m

The Nome King Plans Revenge

The Nome King wants revenge, but without his Magic Belt he doesnt know how to accomplish this. He sends for the captain of his army and the two plot.

Dec 2, 1986

Episode 43 - Princess Ozma's SecretE4325m

Princess Ozma's Secret

Princess Ozma has three weapons: a magic picture that shows her anything she wants to see, the Nome King's Magic Belt, and a magic fountain that completely erases the mind of the drinker.

Dec 3, 1986

Episode 44 - Miss Cuttenclip and Mister FuddleE4425m

Miss Cuttenclip and Mister Fuddle

Dorothy has always wanted to see Oz, and unaware of the Nome King's intention, sets off on a journey. She meets a woman who has created a village of living paper dolls and a living fiddle.

Dec 4, 1986

Episode 45 - The Growleywog Joins the NomesE4525m

The Growleywog Joins the Nomes

The Nome King asks the Evil and Powerful Growleywogs to join in his attack on the Emerald City.

Dec 5, 1986

Episode 46 - The Water of OblivionE4625m

The Water of Oblivion

Knowing the Nomes' fear and weakness, Guff enlists the help of the monstrous Growleywog to ensure their victory.

Dec 8, 1986

Episode 47 - Nomes on the MarchE4725m

Nomes on the March

The Nome King has commissioned a tunnel that runs beneath the Deadly Desert and right into the gardens of the Emerald City Palace. The Nomes and the Growleywogs set off for the attack.

Dec 9, 1986

Episode 48 - A Winky Helps his KingE4825m

A Winky Helps his King

As the Tin Man battles Growleywog, Dorothy borrows the Magic Bird and tries to solve the problem without ruining any plans for Ozma.

Dec 10, 1986

Episode 49 - The Crowning of OzmaE4925m

The Crowning of Ozma

Nome King & his Army attempts to charge Emerald City, but Scarecrow's wondering of where and looking for Dorothy forces them back into the tunnel.

Dec 11, 1986

Episode 50 - The Nomes AttackE5025m

The Nomes Attack

Ozma puts magic dust in the Nome tunnel to make the army very thirsty. The first thing they see when they emerge is the Water of Oblivion fountain. After drinking desperately, everyone forgets why they are there and who they are.

Dec 12, 1986

Episode 51 - Dorothy and Her Friends Defend the PalaceE5125m

Dorothy and Her Friends Defend the Palace

Dorothy and Billina pelt the few who do not drink from the Fountain with eggs until they are forced to drink of the magical and dangerous water.

Dec 15, 1986

Episode 52 - A Very Happy EndingE5225m

A Very Happy Ending

With everything peaceful again, Ozma arranges to send Dorothy home again, with the promise that she can return anytime. Dorothy agrees and returns home.

Dec 16, 1986

Actors

Sumi Shimamoto

Sumi Shimamoto

Dorothy (voice)

Yoshito Yasuhara

Yoshito Yasuhara

Scarecrow (voice)

Takuzō Kamiyama

Takuzō Kamiyama

Tin Man (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Ichiro Nagai

Cowardly Lion (voice)

Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa

Tip (voice) / Princess Ozma (voice)

Osamu Saka

Osamu Saka

King Gnome (voice)

Tamio Ohki

Tamio Ohki

Brandy (voice)

Rihoko Yoshida

Rihoko Yoshida

Handmaiden (voice) / Billina (voice) / Virina (voice)

Kazuyo Aoki

Kazuyo Aoki

Jack Pumpkinhead (voice)

Chie Kitagawa

Chie Kitagawa

Combi (voice) / Additional voices

Aiko Konoshima

Aiko Konoshima

Glinda (voice)

Shingo Kanemoto

Boss Monkey (voice)

Haruko Kitahama

Haruko Kitahama

Aunt Em (voice)

Eisuke Yoda

Eisuke Yoda

Uncle Henry (voice)

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