Prince Mackaroo 1998
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 5, 1998
- Last Aired
- January 25, 1999
- Format
- 6 seasons · 238 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~39.7 hours (10 min/ep)
- Network
- NHK Educational TV
- Where to Stream
- Anime Times Amazon Channel, NHK Kodomo Park Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 5 votes AnimationComedySci-Fi & FantasyKids 6 seasons · 238 eps Returning Series
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What is Prince Mackaroo?
"Prince Mackaroo" is a Japanese manga series created by Rin Inumaru. It was initially published by Shogakukan and serialized in Ciao in 1993.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 238
- Runtime
- 10 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1998
- Last aired
- Jan 25, 1999
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK Educational TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
- Updated
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 238 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~10 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- NHK Educational TV
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"Prince Mackaroo" is a Japanese manga series created by Rin Inumaru. It was initially published by Shogakukan and serialized in Ciao in 1993. The manga was later republished by Shueisha and re-serialized in Saikyo Jump in 2011. The series was adapted into an anime series, produced by Gallop, which began broadcasting on NHK in October 1998. The anime series has become one of the longest-running anime programs on NHK, ranking second in terms of longevity, next to "Nintama Rantaro".
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Should you watch it?
“A young prince from the Heian era travels to the present day in this long-running anime series.”
Reasons to watch
- extensive episode history
- established cultural legacy
- classic animation style
Keep in mind
- limited international availability
- long-running format can be daunting
Watch it if you enjoy long-running Japanese animation with historical fantasy elements.
The series is suitable for general audiences as a long-running television production.
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Cast
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Kazuya Ichijo
Makoto Tamura
Chinami Nishimura
Ojarumaru Sakanoue
Omi Minami
Akane
Hiroko Konishi
Ojarumaru Sakanoue
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Rie Iwatsubo
Denbo
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Kazuma Tamura
Toshiya Ueda
Tomio Tamura
Satomi Korogi
Ai Tamura
Tetsuo Komura
Enma Daioh
Kotono Mitsuishi
Princess Okame
Akio Suyama
Ojarumaru's Father
Haruhi Nanao
Ojarumaru's Mother
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 79 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 I am Ojarumaru Mytharc Oct 5, 1998
- E2 The Little Brother Who Came from the Moon Core Oct 6, 1998
- E3 Everyone's Just Beginning Core Oct 7, 1998
- E4 It's Good to Take Things Easy Core Oct 8, 1998
- E5 Kazuma Likes Rocks Very Much Core Oct 9, 1998
- E6 Grandpa Tommy's Big Discovery Core Oct 12, 1998
- E7 My Cap is a Treasure Chest Core Oct 13, 1998
- E8 I Hate Baths and Water Core Oct 14, 1998
- E9 I'm Homesick Core Oct 15, 1998
- E10 My Cap is Mysterious Core Oct 16, 1998
- E11 Kinchan's Dinosaur Mania Core Oct 19, 1998
- E12 Where do I Belong? Core Oct 20, 1998
- E13 Crazy for Komachi Core Oct 21, 1998
- E14 Kazuma, Afraid of Rocks Core Oct 22, 1998
- E15 Grandpa Tommy's Li'l Oni Welcome Party Core Oct 23, 1998
- E16 Shimizu Iwa Is Always Correct Core Oct 26, 1998
- E17 Denbo in Love Core Oct 27, 1998
- E18 Common Taste is a Hardship Core Oct 28, 1998
- E19 Here Comes Princess Okame Core Oct 29, 1998
- E20 The Hardworking Twin Dogs Core Oct 30, 1998
- E21 Ojaru Goes to the Supermarket Core Nov 2, 1998
- E22 You're Strong, Densho-Botaru Core Nov 3, 1998
- E23 Grandma Marie is the Rival Core Nov 4, 1998
- E24 Mr. Ken the Part-Timer Core Nov 5, 1998
- E25 I Want to Be a Ballerina Core Nov 6, 1998
- E26 Kisuke Becomes a Chick Core Nov 9, 1998
- E27 The Dark Sachiyo Usui Core Nov 10, 1998
- E28 Tsukkii is a Mysterious Guy Core Nov 11, 1998
- E29 The Trouble with Phones Core Nov 12, 1998
- E30 Denbo and Akemi Core Nov 13, 1998
- E31 Run, Master! Core Nov 16, 1998
- E32 Sachiyo Usui and the Light of Hope Core Nov 17, 1998
- E33 Komachi Sets Her Own Pace Core Nov 18, 1998
- E34 Episode 34 Core Nov 19, 1998
- E35 King Enma is Very Much Annoyed Core Nov 20, 1998
- E36 Welcome to the Li'l Oni House Core Nov 23, 1998
- E37 The Dog Twins Walk Their Humans Core Nov 24, 1998
- E38 I Love Slow Clocks Core Nov 25, 1998
- E39 Cake is Scary! Core Nov 26, 1998
- E40 Shimizu Iwa's Best Friend Core Nov 27, 1998
- E41 Moonlight Herb is Best for Health Core Nov 30, 1998
- E42 Kouchan Finds Happiness Core Dec 1, 1998
- E43 The Best Present of All Core Dec 2, 1998
- E44 The Capital is Wherever I Sit Core Dec 3, 1998
- E45 A Storm of Flowers in Moonlight Town Core Dec 4, 1998
- E46 Who's the Ambassador of Moonlight Town? Core Dec 7, 1998
- E47 The Prince on a White Dog Core Dec 8, 1998
- E48 Ojaru Goes Down in History Core Dec 9, 1998
- E49 Episode 49 Core Dec 10, 1998
- E50 Episode 50 Core Dec 11, 1998
- E51 Kinchan Fishes for Friends Core Dec 14, 1998
- E52 Ojaru Climbs a Mountain Core Dec 15, 1998
- E53 Hot-Blooded Mr. Honda Core Dec 16, 1998
- E54 God Appears at Mangan Shrine Core Dec 17, 1998
- E55 Episode 55 Core Dec 18, 1998
- E56 Episode 56 Core Dec 21, 1998
- E57 Ojaru Has a Camera Core Dec 22, 1998
- E58 Ojaru Goes to Yoshiko Tanaka's Store Core Dec 23, 1998
- E59 King Enma Shouted from His Gut Core Dec 24, 1998
- E60 Shopping with Ojaru Core Dec 25, 1998
- E61 The Poverty God Who Cried Core Dec 28, 1998
- E62 Ms. Otome Completely Becomes a Swan Core Dec 29, 1998
- E63 I Want a Bike Core Dec 30, 1998
- E64 The Tortoise, The Hare, and Ojarumaru Core Jan 4, 1999
- E65 Episode 65 Core Jan 5, 1999
- E66 Episode 66 Core Jan 6, 1999
- E67 Denbo vs. Denki Core Jan 7, 1999
- E68 Ojaru and the Oni Go to an Island Core Jan 8, 1999
- E69 Episode 69 Core Jan 11, 1999
- E70 Kin-Papa Strives for Health Core Jan 12, 1999
- E71 The Hamster Vanishes Twice Core Jan 13, 1999
- E72 Flowers for Okorinbou Core Jan 14, 1999
- E73 Mama Takes the Day Off Core Jan 15, 1999
- E74 Ken Becomes a Thinking Person Core Jan 18, 1999
- E75 The Oni Refresh in the Mountains Core Jan 19, 1999
- E76 Denbo Masters Mimicry Core Jan 20, 1999
- E77 Ojaru Saves the World Core Jan 21, 1999
- E78 A Town Without Tsukkii Mytharc Jan 22, 1999
- E79 Cow Becomes a Deer Mytharc Jan 25, 1999
Season 5 · 90 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Core
- E3 Episode 3 Core
- E4 Episode 4 Core
- E5 Episode 5 Core
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- E88 Episode 88 Core
- E89 Episode 89 Mytharc
- E90 Episode 90 Mytharc
Season 6 · 69 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Core
- E3 Episode 3 Core
- E4 Episode 4 Core
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- E64 Episode 64 Core
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- E67 Episode 67 Core
- E68 Episode 68 Mytharc
- E69 Episode 69 Mytharc
Verified insights
Frequently asked questions
Who created Prince Mackaroo?
The manga series was created by Rin Inumaru.
When did the anime series begin?
The anime series produced by Gallop began broadcasting on NHK in October 1998.
Where was the manga originally serialized?
The manga was originally serialized in Ciao starting in 1993.
Is the series still airing?
The show is an ongoing anime series.
How does the show rank in longevity?
It is the second longest-running anime on NHK after Nintama Rantaro.
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