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
How long to binge?
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.
Should you watch it?
“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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
- E1 The Puppet is Alive! Jan 4, 1972
- E2 I Don't Wan't to be a Puppet Jan 11, 1972
- E3 Mind Your Father! Jan 18, 1972
- E4 Who Can I Trust? Jan 25, 1972
- E5 What is a Heart? Feb 1, 1972
- E6 Devil living in my mind (Part 1) Feb 8, 1972
- E7 Devil living in my mind (Part 2) Feb 15, 1972
- E8 A bad fairy is calling Feb 22, 1972
- E9 I'm a pitiful devil man Feb 29, 1972
- E10 When my nose gets longer Mar 7, 1972
- E11 I want to know motherly love Mar 14, 1972
- E12 I won't be tricked any more Mar 21, 1972
- E13 I've got dreams too Mar 28, 1972
- E14 My oak tree is still there Apr 4, 1972
- E15 Tree limbs are alive too Apr 11, 1972
- E16 Please teach me, monkey Apr 18, 1972
- E17 My hopes are flying away Apr 25, 1972
- E18 Dolls are special too May 2, 1972
- E19 Don't lose! The magic violin (Part 1) May 9, 1972
- E20 Don't lose! The magic violin (Part 2) May 16, 1972
- E21 The treasure I found May 23, 1972
- E22 Goodbye, professor Sadness May 30, 1972
- E23 Let's grow a money tree Jun 6, 1972
- E24 The dream that disappeared with the mermaids (Part 1) Jun 13, 1972
- E25 The dream that disappeared with the mermaids (Part 2) Jun 20, 1972
- E26 Don't die, grandpa Jun 27, 1972
- E27 Thank you for giving my heart wings Jul 4, 1972
- E28 My legs are growing roots! Jul 11, 1972
- E29 Stand in front of the mountain bandits! Jul 18, 1972
- E30 I'm not a pierrot! Jul 25, 1972
- E31 Escape towards freedom Aug 1, 1972
- E32 Farewell ship bound for the dark continent Aug 8, 1972
- E33 Toys get mad too! Aug 15, 1972
- E34 I'm Mokku, God's child! Aug 22, 1972
- E35 Monster forever protecting the grave Aug 29, 1972
- E36 My magic is bravery and wisdom Sep 5, 1972
- E37 Throw your bad dreams away in the desert! Sep 12, 1972
- E38 I'm sick of the circus Sep 19, 1972
- E39 Fly away, bubble! To my old home Sep 26, 1972
- E40 Trounce the fire-eating circus master Oct 3, 1972
- E41 Stand up, genie of the great tree Oct 10, 1972
- E42 Goodbye, bad fairy Oct 17, 1972
- E43 Break out of the fortress of death Oct 24, 1972
- E44 Burn me! Oct 31, 1972
- E45 Snow woman, rest in peace Nov 7, 1972
- E46 Chase off the bounty hunters Nov 14, 1972
- E47 All trees are my friends Nov 21, 1972
- E48 Confront the anger of the sea devil Nov 28, 1972
- E49 The island of hell is dead Dec 5, 1972
- E50 Come back to life, island of hell Dec 12, 1972
- E51 Eve's bell of sadness rings Dec 19, 1972
- E52 Dream upon a shining star 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.