Japanese Folklore Tales 1975
What is Japanese Folklore Tales?
Japanese Folklore Tales is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Animation, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 966
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1975
- Networks
- tv asahi, TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Format
- 1 season · 966 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- tv asahi, TBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 966 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Japanese Folklore Tales is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Animation, Drama. Produced and broadcast by tv asahi, TBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 966 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Anthology of bite‑size Japanese folk tales animated in charming, simple style.”
- Shows diverse traditional Japanese myths
- Each episode offers multiple short stories
- Simple animation adds nostalgic charm
- Animation style is basic and varies in quality
- Stories are brief, limiting depth
Watch it if you enjoy quick, culturally rich tales presented in a playful cartoon format.
Suitable for all ages, though some ghostly tales may be mildly eerie for young viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the format of each episode?
Each episode contains one to three short folk tales drawn from Japanese storytelling tradition.
When did the series originally air?
The series premiered in 1975 and continued, with a brief pause, until 1994.
Are the stories based on real folklore?
Yes, the episodes adapt legends, ghosts, samurai, goddesses, and other classic Japanese folklore.
Is there any continuity between episodes?
No, each episode presents independent tales without an overarching storyline.
What animation style does the series use?
It features a simple cartoon style that ranges from silly to charming.
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