---
title: "Ox Tales"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ox-tales-1987"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 11749
imdb_id: "tt0470651"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 107
runtime_minutes: 10
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ox Tales (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ox-tales-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ox Tales is an animated comedy television series that aired from 1987 to 1991. Also known as The Tales of Boes Gang or Geragera Būsu Monogatari, the program was a co-production between Japan and the Netherlands. The series was produced by Telecable Benelux B.V. in association with Saban Entertainment and animated by Telescreen Japan. It is based on the comic strip Boes. The narrative follows the adventures of Ollie the Ox, who manages The Funny Farm alongside his best friend, Jack the Turtle. The farm is depicted as containing a wide variety of creatures, and the stories are presented through the perspective of a sarcastic Toucan narrator. The characters work together to keep the farm operational on their own. The show features a cast that includes voice actors such as Guido Jonckers, Gerry Middelburg, Piero Tiberi, and Akira Kamiya. The series is recognized as an anime production that explores the daily lives and outrageous experiences of Ollie and his diverse group of animal companions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Ollie the Ox manages a lively farm alongside his animal companions in this animated television series."

### Why Watch
- features a diverse cast of animal characters
- includes a sarcastic narrator

### Caveats & Content Note
- the farm setting may feel repetitive to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is designed as lighthearted entertainment suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, humorous, lighthearted, episodic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (107 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 107
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 104 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Wil Raymakers, Thijs Wilms
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Guido Jonckers** as *Boes (voice)*
- **Gerry Middelburg** as *Dolly (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
The show follows the adventures of Ollie the Ox and his friend Jack the Turtle as they operate The Funny Farm.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Telecable Benelux B.V. and animated by Telescreen Japan.

### Q: What is the alternative title for the show?
The series is also known as The Tales of Boes' Gang.

### Q: Who narrates the show?
The stories are narrated by a sarcastic Toucan.

### Q: When was the series active?
The show aired during the late 1980s.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ox Tales - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox_Tales)
- [Ox Tales (Full Episodes) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLhOnau-tupS8jxnNCPKdaUKgH-HyS4P3)
- [Ox Tales (1987) TV Series | Story, Rating & Where to Watch | ShofHub](https://shofhub.com/en/title/ox-tales-1987)
- [Ox Tales (anime) | CITV Wiki | Fandom](https://citv.fandom.com/wiki/Ox_Tales_(anime))
- [Boes (TV Series 1987–1991) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470651/)
- [Ox Tales (TV Series 1987-1991) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/11749-ox-tales/seasons)

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