Pinocchio: The Series 1972
What is Pinocchio: The Series?
The television series Pinocchio: The Series is an anime production by Tatsunoko Productions that first aired on Fuji Television. The series is based on the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 4, 1972
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Kids
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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The television series Pinocchio: The Series is an anime production by Tatsunoko Productions that first aired on Fuji Television. The series is based on the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It consists of 52 episodes and is also known as Mokku of the Oak Tree, Mokku Woody the Oak Tree, or Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio in the United States. The series has a distinctly darker theme compared to other adaptations of the novel. The main character, Pinocchio, is portrayed as suffering from physical and psychological abuse, as well as freak accidents, throughout the series. This tone is notably different from other versions, such as the Disney adaptation and Nippon Animation's Piccolino no Bōken, which have lighter and more cheerful tones. The series was first aired in 1972.
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“Discover a darker, sadistic anime adaptation of the classic Pinocchio novel featuring constant abuse and accidents.”
- features a unique darker theme compared to other versions
- based on the classic novel by Carlo Collodi
- portrays the main character as suffering from constant abuse
- contains a distinctly darker tone
Watch it if you want to see a darker anime adaptation of the classic Pinocchio story.
The series features a distinctly sadistic darker theme with constant physical and psychological abuse.
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Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Puppet is Alive! Mytharc Jan 4, 1972
- E2 I Don't Wan't to be a Puppet Core Jan 11, 1972
- E3 Mind Your Father! Core Jan 18, 1972
- E4 Who Can I Trust? Core Jan 25, 1972
- E5 What is a Heart? Core Feb 1, 1972
- E6 Devil living in my mind (Part 1) Mytharc Feb 8, 1972
- E7 Devil living in my mind (Part 2) Mytharc Feb 15, 1972
- E8 A bad fairy is calling Core Feb 22, 1972
- E9 I'm a pitiful devil man Core Feb 29, 1972
- E10 When my nose gets longer Core Mar 7, 1972
- E11 I want to know motherly love Core Mar 14, 1972
- E12 I won't be tricked any more Core Mar 21, 1972
- E13 I've got dreams too Core Mar 28, 1972
- E14 My oak tree is still there Core Apr 4, 1972
- E15 Tree limbs are alive too Core Apr 11, 1972
- E16 Please teach me, monkey Core Apr 18, 1972
- E17 My hopes are flying away Core Apr 25, 1972
- E18 Dolls are special too Core May 2, 1972
- E19 Don't lose! The magic violin (Part 1) Mytharc May 9, 1972
- E20 Don't lose! The magic violin (Part 2) Mytharc May 16, 1972
- E21 The treasure I found Core May 23, 1972
- E22 Goodbye, professor Sadness Core May 30, 1972
- E23 Let's grow a money tree Core Jun 6, 1972
- E24 The dream that disappeared with the mermaids (Part 1) Mytharc Jun 13, 1972
- E25 The dream that disappeared with the mermaids (Part 2) Mytharc Jun 20, 1972
- E26 Don't die, grandpa Core Jun 27, 1972
- E27 Thank you for giving my heart wings Core Jul 4, 1972
- E28 My legs are growing roots! Core Jul 11, 1972
- E29 Stand in front of the mountain bandits! Core Jul 18, 1972
- E30 I'm not a pierrot! Core Jul 25, 1972
- E31 Escape towards freedom Core Aug 1, 1972
- E32 Farewell ship bound for the dark continent Core Aug 8, 1972
- E33 Toys get mad too! Core Aug 15, 1972
- E34 I'm Mokku, God's child! Core Aug 22, 1972
- E35 Monster forever protecting the grave Core Aug 29, 1972
- E36 My magic is bravery and wisdom Core Sep 5, 1972
- E37 Throw your bad dreams away in the desert! Core Sep 12, 1972
- E38 I'm sick of the circus Core Sep 19, 1972
- E39 Fly away, bubble! To my old home Core Sep 26, 1972
- E40 Trounce the fire-eating circus master Core Oct 3, 1972
- E41 Stand up, genie of the great tree Core Oct 10, 1972
- E42 Goodbye, bad fairy Core Oct 17, 1972
- E43 Break out of the fortress of death Core Oct 24, 1972
- E44 Burn me! Core Oct 31, 1972
- E45 Snow woman, rest in peace Core Nov 7, 1972
- E46 Chase off the bounty hunters Core Nov 14, 1972
- E47 All trees are my friends Core Nov 21, 1972
- E48 Confront the anger of the sea devil Core Nov 28, 1972
- E49 The island of hell is dead Core Dec 5, 1972
- E50 Come back to life, island of hell Core Dec 12, 1972
- E51 Eve's bell of sadness rings Mytharc Dec 19, 1972
- E52 Dream upon a shining star Mytharc Dec 26, 1972
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of the series?
The series is known as Mokku of the Oak Tree, Mokku Woody the Oak Tree, Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio, and Pinocchio: The Series.
When did the series first air?
The series first aired in 1972 on Fuji Television.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Tatsunoko Productions.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series consists of 52 episodes.
What is the source material for the series?
The story is based on the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.
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