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Prince Mackaroo 1998

★ 6.6/10 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
Networks
NHK Educational TV
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
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Overview

"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".

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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Episode guide

Season 1 · 79 episodes
Season 5 · 90 episodes

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.