---
title: "Prince Mackaroo"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/prince-mackaroo-1998"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 34776
imdb_id: "tt0283783"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 238
runtime_minutes: 10
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Prince Mackaroo (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/prince-mackaroo-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"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".

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young prince from the Heian era travels to the present day in this long-running anime series."

### Why Watch
- extensive episode history
- established cultural legacy
- classic animation style

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited international availability
- long-running format can be daunting
- Tone & Suitability: The series is suitable for general audiences as a long-running television production.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, classic, whimsical, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Ojarumaru (79 Episodes)
### Season 2 (0 Episodes)
### Season 3 (0 Episodes)
### Season 4 (0 Episodes)
### Season 5 (90 Episodes)
### Season 6 (69 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 238
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 233 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kazuya Ichijo** as *Makoto Tamura*
- **Chinami Nishimura** as *Ojarumaru Sakanoue*
- **Omi Minami** as *Akane*
- **Hiroko Konishi** as *Ojarumaru Sakanoue*
- **Rie Iwatsubo** as *Denbo*
- **Yuriko Fuchizaki** as *Kazuma Tamura*
- **Toshiya Ueda** as *Tomio Tamura*
- **Satomi Korogi** as *Ai Tamura*
- **Tetsuo Komura** as *Enma Daioh*
- **Kotono Mitsuishi** as *Princess Okame*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created Prince Mackaroo?
The manga series was created by Rin Inumaru.

### Q: When did the anime series begin?
The anime series produced by Gallop began broadcasting on NHK in October 1998.

### Q: Where was the manga originally serialized?
The manga was originally serialized in Ciao starting in 1993.

### Q: Is the series still airing?
The show is an ongoing anime series.

### Q: How does the show rank in longevity?
It is the second longest-running anime on NHK after Nintama Rantaro.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*