The Mysterious Cities of Gold 1982
What is The Mysterious Cities of Gold?
The Mysterious Cities of Gold is a 1982 animated television series aimed at children and classified as TV‑Y7. The programme combines elements of kids’ animation, action‑adventure, and science‑fiction/fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 117
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 29, 1982
- Last aired
- Jan 29, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK G
- Genres
- Kids, Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 85 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 117 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~28 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NHK G
Where to watch in United States
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Canal+
SFR Play
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Apple TV StoreBuy
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The Mysterious Cities of Gold is a 1982 animated television series aimed at children and classified as TV‑Y7. The programme combines elements of kids’ animation, action‑adventure, and science‑fiction/fantasy. Its central narrative follows a young Spanish boy named Esteban who embarks on a voyage to the New World. Alongside his companions, Esteban seeks the legendary lost Cities of Gold while also searching for his missing father. The series presents his adventures as he travels across unfamiliar lands, encounters diverse cultures, and confronts the mysteries surrounding the fabled golden cities. The show is remembered as a children’s programme that blends historical exploration with imaginative storytelling, reflecting its roots in 198
Should you watch it?
“A young boy sails the New World searching for legendary golden cities and his missing father.”
- Engaging quest for lost civilizations
- Strong father-son emotional core
- Historical exploration themes
- Dated animation style may not appeal to all
- Pacing can feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy historical adventure stories with young protagonists.
Suitable for families with older children due to exploration themes and mild peril.
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Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Esteban, Child of the Sun Mytharc Jun 29, 1982
- E2 Crossing the Atlantic Core Jul 6, 1982
- E3 Heroes Again Core Jul 13, 1982
- E4 Adrift on the Endless Sea Core Jul 20, 1982
- E5 The Abduction of Zia Core Jul 27, 1982
- E6 The Ship Solaris Core Aug 3, 1982
- E7 Secret of the Solaris Core Aug 24, 1982
- E8 The New Continent Core Aug 31, 1982
- E9 The End of the Solaris Core Sep 7, 1982
- E10 Secret of the Temple Core Sep 14, 1982
- E11 Messengers of the Region Mytharc Sep 21, 1982
- E12 Secret of the Medallions Core Sep 28, 1982
- E13 Mystery of the Parents Core Oct 5, 1982
- E14 Esteban's Medallions Core Oct 12, 1982
- E15 The Subterranean Secret Core Oct 26, 1982
- E16 The Urubus Core Nov 9, 1982
- E17 The Great Condor Core Nov 16, 1982
- E18 Maiden Flight of the Condor Core Nov 23, 1982
- E19 The Nasca Plateau Core Nov 30, 1982
- E20 The Spaniards' Cannon Core Dec 7, 1982
- E21 The Amazons Core Dec 14, 1982
- E22 The Mirror of the Moon Core Dec 21, 1982
- E23 The Jade Mask Core Jan 11, 1983
- E24 The Manuscript Core Jan 18, 1983
- E25 The Lake of Gold Core Jan 25, 1983
- E26 The Swamps Core Feb 15, 1983
- E27 The Doors of Night Core Feb 22, 1983
- E28 The Forest of Statues Core Mar 1, 1983
- E29 The Burning Shield Core Mar 8, 1983
- E30 The Escape Core Mar 15, 1983
- E31 The Village of the New Sun Core Apr 5, 1983
- E32 Attack of the Olmecs Core Apr 12, 1983
- E33 The Reunion Mytharc Apr 19, 1983
- E34 Revolt of the Mayas Core Apr 26, 1983
- E35 The Olmec Machine Core May 10, 1983
- E36 Aerial Pursuit Core May 17, 1983
- E37 The City of Gold Core May 24, 1983
- E38 The Great Legacy Mytharc May 31, 1983
- E39 End of the City of Gold Mytharc Jun 7, 1983
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Back in Barcelona (1) Mytharc Dec 9, 2012
- E2 Back in Barcelona (2) Core Dec 9, 2012
- E3 The Secret of the Drum Core Mar 23, 2013
- E4 In the Hands of Pirates Core Mar 30, 2013
- E5 The Alchemist Core Mar 31, 2013
- E6 All Aboard! Core Mar 31, 2013
- E7 Shaolin Core Apr 1, 2013
- E8 Treason Core Apr 27, 2013
- E9 The Prophecy Mytharc May 4, 2013
- E10 The Black Pearl Core May 11, 2013
- E11 In Search of the Yellow Dragon Core May 18, 2013
- E12 In the Forbidden City Core May 25, 2013
- E13 Like a Prince Core Jun 1, 2013
- E14 The Escape Core Jun 8, 2013
- E15 The Stomach of Buddha Core Aug 25, 2013
- E16 The Labyrinth Core Sep 1, 2013
- E17 The Sleeping Garden Core Sep 8, 2013
- E18 The Son of the Sun Core Sep 15, 2013
- E19 The Oasis Core Sep 22, 2013
- E20 The Fresco of the Evil Eyes Core Sep 29, 2013
- E21 The Separation Core Oct 6, 2013
- E22 The Fire of the Dragon Core Oct 13, 2013
- E23 The Expedition Core Oct 20, 2013
- E24 The Nest of the Condor Core Oct 27, 2013
- E25 The Revelation Mytharc Nov 3, 2013
- E26 Face To Face Mytharc Nov 10, 2013
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kagoshima Mytharc Oct 12, 2016
- E2 The Daimyo Shimadzu Mytharc Oct 12, 2016
- E3 The Golden Bird Core Oct 13, 2016
- E4 The Anger Of Nao No Kami Core Oct 13, 2016
- E5 The Mirror-Shield Core Oct 14, 2016
- E6 The Return Of Zares Core Oct 14, 2016
- E7 The Sword of the Samurai Core Oct 17, 2016
- E8 Unmasked Core Oct 17, 2016
- E9 The Thallios Core Oct 18, 2016
- E10 Sundagatt Core Oct 18, 2016
- E11 The Shadows of the Jungle Core Oct 19, 2016
- E12 The Memorial Temple Core Oct 19, 2016
- E13 Laguerra Core Oct 20, 2016
- E14 The Order of the Hourglass Mytharc Oct 20, 2016
- E15 Ambrosius' Secret Core Oct 21, 2016
- E16 The Black Suns Mytharc Oct 21, 2016
- E17 Free! Mytharc Oct 24, 2016
- E18 Hormuz Mytharc Oct 24, 2016
- E19 A New Beginning Core Oct 25, 2016
- E20 The Mountain of the Moon Core Oct 25, 2016
- E21 Up Is The Way Down Core Oct 26, 2016
- E22 The Lord of the Desert Core Oct 26, 2016
- E23 The Veils Of Rana'Ori Core Oct 27, 2016
- E24 The Chaldean Desert Core Oct 27, 2016
- E25 The Serpent and the Lion Mytharc Oct 28, 2016
- E26 Kumlar Mytharc Oct 28, 2016
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Lalibela Mytharc Dec 2, 2020
- E2 Zia's Dream Core Dec 2, 2020
- E3 Chained Up Core Dec 2, 2020
- E4 The Great Escape Core Dec 2, 2020
- E5 The Gate of the Ancients Core Dec 2, 2020
- E6 The Founder Core Dec 2, 2020
- E7 The Bellowing Smoke Core Dec 2, 2020
- E8 Ophir Core Dec 2, 2020
- E9 The Eternity Stone Core Dec 2, 2020
- E10 The Smiling Lady Core Dec 2, 2020
- E11 The Bako Core Dec 2, 2020
- E12 Farewell, Master! Core Dec 18, 2020
- E13 The Night of Masks Core Dec 18, 2020
- E14 The Cliff of Spirits Core Dec 18, 2020
- E15 The Sorcerer Core Jan 8, 2021
- E16 Orunigi Mytharc Jan 8, 2021
- E17 Revelations Core Jan 15, 2021
- E18 Beyond the Mirror Core Jan 15, 2021
- E19 Fell from the Sky Core Jan 15, 2021
- E20 The Sacrifice Core Jan 15, 2021
- E21 Hand in Hand Core Jan 22, 2021
- E22 The Gate to Hell Core Jan 22, 2021
- E23 The Last Atlanteans Core Jan 22, 2021
- E24 Vengeance Core Jan 29, 2021
- E25 The Seventh City of Gold Mytharc Jan 29, 2021
- E26 The End of the Adventure? Mytharc Jan 29, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for young children?
The show is generally family-friendly but deals with themes of exploration and mild adventure peril.
What is the main character's goal?
Esteban seeks to find the legendary Cities of Gold and discover what happened to his father.
Does the show have educational value?
The series incorporates historical elements about exploration and different cultures encountered during voyages.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes following the ongoing adventure.
Is this show still relevant today?
While the animation style is dated, the themes of adventure and discovery remain engaging.
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