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Midori no Makibaō 1996

Status
Ended
First Aired
March 9, 1996
Last Aired
July 19, 1997
Format
1 season · 61 eps
Total Runtime
~25.4 hours (25 min/ep)
Created By
津野丸
Where to Stream
Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 1 votes AnimationComedy 1 seasons · 61 eps Ended
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What is Midori no Makibaō?

Midori no Makibaō is a Japanese media franchise that originated as a manga series written and illustrated by Tsunomaru. The original manga was serialized in the publication Weekly Shōnen Jump.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
61
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Mar 9, 1996
Last aired
Jul 19, 1997
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Genres
Animation, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 1 votes
Format
1 season · 61 episodes
Episode runtime
~25 minutes
Status
Ended
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Midori no Makibaō is a Japanese media franchise that originated as a manga series written and illustrated by Tsunomaru. The original manga was serialized in the publication Weekly Shōnen Jump. Following its success in print, the property was adapted into an anime television series. This animated production was produced by the studio Pierrot. The television series consists of 61 episodes in total. It was broadcast on the Fuji TV network starting in March 1996 and concluded its run in July 1997. The production is categorized within the genres of animation and comedy. Additionally, the franchise expanded beyond the initial manga, as a second manga series titled Taiyō no Makibaō was also produced. The primary focus of the archival record for this title remains its transition from a serialized manga to a long-running television broadcast. These details confirm the series' historical run on Japanese television during the mid-1990s and its origins within the creative work of Tsunomaru.

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“A determined racehorse strives for success in this classic sports anime adaptation.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a popular manga
  • engaging sports narrative
Keep in mind
  • animation style may feel dated

Watch it if you enjoy underdog stories set within the world of horse racing.

The series is generally suitable for a broad audience interested in sports-themed animation.

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What is the source material?

The series is based on a manga written and illustrated by Tsunomaru.

Where was the manga serialized?

The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

Is there an anime adaptation?

Yes, the manga was adapted into an anime series.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Tsunomaru.

What genre is the show?

It is a sports series centered on horse racing.

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