Moomin 1990
What is Moomin?
The television series Moomin is based on the Moomin novels and comic strips by Finnish illustrator and author Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson. The series follows the adventures of the Moomins, gentle and peaceful creatures who live in the remote and mysterious Moominvalley.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 104
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 12, 1990
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 1992
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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The television series Moomin is based on the Moomin novels and comic strips by Finnish illustrator and author Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson. The series follows the adventures of the Moomins, gentle and peaceful creatures who live in the remote and mysterious Moominvalley. Young Moomintroll and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. The series was produced by Telecable Benelux B.V. in co-production with several other companies, including TV Tokyo and Televisión Española. It is an anime series that consists of 78 episodes, produced in Japan between 1990 and 1991. The series is also known as Delightful Moomin Family and helped to create the Moomin boom of the 90s. The Moomins are the central characters in a series of novels, short stories, picture books, and a comic strip by Tove Jansson.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the gentle Moomin family as they navigate magical adventures in the mysterious Moominvalley.”
- charming characters
- magical storytelling
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character-driven stories set in a magical world.
The series features a peaceful tone suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 78 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Moomin Valley in Spring Mytharc Apr 12, 1990
- E2 The Magic Hat Core Apr 19, 1990
- E3 The Discovery of a Wrecked Ship Core Apr 26, 1990
- E4 The Moomins Discover the Island Core May 3, 1990
- E5 The Secrets of the Hattifatteners Core May 10, 1990
- E6 Tiny Guests Core May 17, 1990
- E7 The Suitcase Core May 24, 1990
- E8 The Hobgoblin's Magic Core May 31, 1990
- E9 An Invisible Friend Core Jun 7, 1990
- E10 The Invisible Child Core Jun 14, 1990
- E11 The Wings Core Jun 21, 1990
- E12 The Pirate Core Jun 28, 1990
- E13 The Last Dragon on Earth Core Jul 5, 1990
- E14 Our Neighbour is a Tough Teacher Core Jul 12, 1990
- E15 Snorkmaiden's Lost Memory Core Jul 19, 1990
- E16 A Close Encounter with Aliens Core Jul 26, 1990
- E17 A Change of Air Core Aug 2, 1990
- E18 The Wooden Crate Core Aug 9, 1990
- E19 Buried in a Jungle Core Aug 16, 1990
- E20 Moomin Saves the Tigers Core Aug 23, 1990
- E21 Snufkin Leaves Moomin Valley Core Aug 30, 1990
- E22 Moomin and Little My's Adventure Core Sep 6, 1990
- E23 Visitors in Winter Core Sep 13, 1990
- E24 Hurry Up Snufkin Core Sep 20, 1990
- E25 The Lighthouse Core Sep 27, 1990
- E26 The Day the Lighthouse Lit Up Core Oct 4, 1990
- E27 Aunt Jane Core Oct 11, 1990
- E28 The Floating Theatre Core Oct 25, 1990
- E29 The Lost Children Core Nov 1, 1990
- E30 Midsummer Core Nov 8, 1990
- E31 The Big Explosion Core Nov 15, 1990
- E32 The Golden Fish Core Nov 22, 1990
- E33 The Spirit in the Lamp Core Nov 29, 1990
- E34 The Kite Core Dec 6, 1990
- E35 The Witch Core Dec 13, 1990
- E36 Christmas is Coming Core Dec 20, 1990
- E37 The Midwinter Bonfire Core Dec 27, 1990
- E38 The Spell Core Jan 1, 1991
- E39 Things that Go Bang in the Night Core Jan 1, 1991
- E40 The Secret Fireworks Core Jan 10, 1991
- E41 Crooks in Moomin Valley Core Jan 17, 1991
- E42 The Solar Eclipse Core Jan 24, 1991
- E43 The Prima Donna Core Jan 31, 1991
- E44 The Birthday Present Core Feb 7, 1991
- E45 Moomin Builds a House Core Feb 14, 1991
- E46 Dame Elaine Core Feb 21, 1991
- E47 The Hot Spring Core Feb 28, 1991
- E48 The Bubbles Core Mar 7, 1991
- E49 The Giant Pumpkin Core Mar 14, 1991
- E50 The Imp Core Mar 21, 1991
- E51 Snorkmaiden Goes Psychic Core Mar 28, 1991
- E52 The Treasure Hunt Core Apr 4, 1991
- E53 The Water Nymph Core Apr 4, 1991
- E54 Mymble's Diamond Core Apr 18, 1991
- E55 Moominpappa's Second Youth Core Apr 25, 1991
- E56 The Secret Dish Core May 2, 1991
- E57 Motherly Love Core May 9, 1991
- E58 Artists in Moominvalley Core May 16, 1991
- E59 Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 1 Mytharc May 23, 1991
- E60 The Terrible Little My Core May 31, 1991
- E61 Moomin's the Fortune-Teller Core Jun 6, 1991
- E62 Witch-Walking Core Jun 13, 1991
- E63 Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 2 Mytharc Jun 20, 1991
- E64 Moomin and the Birds Core Jul 4, 1991
- E65 The Fancy-Dress Ball Core Jul 11, 1991
- E66 The Vampire Core Jul 18, 1991
- E67 The Chair Core Jul 25, 1991
- E68 Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 3 Mytharc Aug 1, 1991
- E69 The Phoenix Core Aug 8, 1991
- E70 Moomin's Big Fish Core Aug 15, 1991
- E71 The Slug-a-Bed Mushrooms Core Aug 22, 1991
- E72 Moomin and the Dolphin Core Aug 29, 1991
- E73 The Cave Core Sep 5, 1991
- E74 A Wonderful Present Core Sep 12, 1991
- E75 The Fabulous Emerald Core Sep 19, 1991
- E76 Painting a House Core Sep 26, 1991
- E77 The Great Race Mytharc Oct 3, 1991
- E78 Going South Mytharc Oct 3, 1991
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Ring on a Finger Mytharc Oct 10, 1991
- E2 The Girl with Birds Core Oct 17, 1991
- E3 A Wind of Freedom Core Oct 24, 1991
- E4 Mr Caramel Core Oct 31, 1991
- E5 A Real Gold Mine Core Nov 7, 1991
- E6 Sand Sculptures Core Nov 14, 1991
- E7 The Beach Core Nov 21, 1991
- E8 A Bothersome Nephew Core Nov 28, 1991
- E9 The Time Travel Machine Core Dec 5, 1991
- E10 The Circle of Secrets Core Dec 12, 1991
- E11 The Dragon Core Dec 19, 1991
- E12 The Desert Core Jan 1, 1992
- E13 Queen Cleothystra Core Jan 1, 1992
- E14 The Treasure Map Core Jan 9, 1992
- E15 A Sniff at Everything Core Jan 16, 1992
- E16 Funny Disguises Core Jan 23, 1992
- E17 Moomin in Cowboy Country Core Jan 30, 1992
- E18 Moominson Crusoe Core Feb 6, 1992
- E19 Hidden Love of Pretty Mee Core Feb 13, 1992
- E20 Tears of the Dragon Core Feb 20, 1992
- E21 Chouca Lisa Core Feb 27, 1992
- E22 The Night of the Red Moon Core Mar 5, 1992
- E23 Return to Childhood Core Mar 12, 1992
- E24 The Birthday Surprise Core Mar 19, 1992
- E25 The Moomins and the Fake Yeti Mytharc Mar 26, 1992
- E26 The Starry Voyage Mytharc Mar 26, 1992
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series centers on Moomintroll and his family.
Where does the show take place?
The story is set in the remote and mysterious Moominvalley.
What kind of adventures do they have?
The characters experience a mix of magical and mundane adventures.
What is the personality of the Moomins?
The Moomins are described as gentle and peaceful creatures.
Is the show action-packed?
The series focuses on the strange adventures of the Moomins within their mysterious home.
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