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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Esteban, Child of the Sun Jun 29, 1982
- E2 Crossing the Atlantic Jul 6, 1982
- E3 Heroes Again Jul 13, 1982
- E4 Adrift on the Endless Sea Jul 20, 1982
- E5 The Abduction of Zia Jul 27, 1982
- E6 The Ship Solaris Aug 3, 1982
- E7 Secret of the Solaris Aug 24, 1982
- E8 The New Continent Aug 31, 1982
- E9 The End of the Solaris Sep 7, 1982
- E10 Secret of the Temple Sep 14, 1982
- E11 Messengers of the Region Sep 21, 1982
- E12 Secret of the Medallions Sep 28, 1982
- E13 Mystery of the Parents Oct 5, 1982
- E14 Esteban's Medallions Oct 12, 1982
- E15 The Subterranean Secret Oct 26, 1982
- E16 The Urubus Nov 9, 1982
- E17 The Great Condor Nov 16, 1982
- E18 Maiden Flight of the Condor Nov 23, 1982
- E19 The Nasca Plateau Nov 30, 1982
- E20 The Spaniards' Cannon Dec 7, 1982
- E21 The Amazons Dec 14, 1982
- E22 The Mirror of the Moon Dec 21, 1982
- E23 The Jade Mask Jan 11, 1983
- E24 The Manuscript Jan 18, 1983
- E25 The Lake of Gold Jan 25, 1983
- E26 The Swamps Feb 15, 1983
- E27 The Doors of Night Feb 22, 1983
- E28 The Forest of Statues Mar 1, 1983
- E29 The Burning Shield Mar 8, 1983
- E30 The Escape Mar 15, 1983
- E31 The Village of the New Sun Apr 5, 1983
- E32 Attack of the Olmecs Apr 12, 1983
- E33 The Reunion Apr 19, 1983
- E34 Revolt of the Mayas Apr 26, 1983
- E35 The Olmec Machine May 10, 1983
- E36 Aerial Pursuit May 17, 1983
- E37 The City of Gold May 24, 1983
- E38 The Great Legacy May 31, 1983
- E39 End of the City of Gold Jun 7, 1983
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Back in Barcelona (1) Dec 9, 2012
- E2 Back in Barcelona (2) Dec 9, 2012
- E3 The Secret of the Drum Mar 23, 2013
- E4 In the Hands of Pirates Mar 30, 2013
- E5 The Alchemist Mar 31, 2013
- E6 All Aboard! Mar 31, 2013
- E7 Shaolin Apr 1, 2013
- E8 Treason Apr 27, 2013
- E9 The Prophecy May 4, 2013
- E10 The Black Pearl May 11, 2013
- E11 In Search of the Yellow Dragon May 18, 2013
- E12 In the Forbidden City May 25, 2013
- E13 Like a Prince Jun 1, 2013
- E14 The Escape Jun 8, 2013
- E15 The Stomach of Buddha Aug 25, 2013
- E16 The Labyrinth Sep 1, 2013
- E17 The Sleeping Garden Sep 8, 2013
- E18 The Son of the Sun Sep 15, 2013
- E19 The Oasis Sep 22, 2013
- E20 The Fresco of the Evil Eyes Sep 29, 2013
- E21 The Separation Oct 6, 2013
- E22 The Fire of the Dragon Oct 13, 2013
- E23 The Expedition Oct 20, 2013
- E24 The Nest of the Condor Oct 27, 2013
- E25 The Revelation Nov 3, 2013
- E26 Face To Face Nov 10, 2013
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Kagoshima Oct 12, 2016
- E2 The Daimyo Shimadzu Oct 12, 2016
- E3 The Golden Bird Oct 13, 2016
- E4 The Anger Of Nao No Kami Oct 13, 2016
- E5 The Mirror-Shield Oct 14, 2016
- E6 The Return Of Zares Oct 14, 2016
- E7 The Sword of the Samurai Oct 17, 2016
- E8 Unmasked Oct 17, 2016
- E9 The Thallios Oct 18, 2016
- E10 Sundagatt Oct 18, 2016
- E11 The Shadows of the Jungle Oct 19, 2016
- E12 The Memorial Temple Oct 19, 2016
- E13 Laguerra Oct 20, 2016
- E14 The Order of the Hourglass Oct 20, 2016
- E15 Ambrosius' Secret Oct 21, 2016
- E16 The Black Suns Oct 21, 2016
- E17 Free! Oct 24, 2016
- E18 Hormuz Oct 24, 2016
- E19 A New Beginning Oct 25, 2016
- E20 The Mountain of the Moon Oct 25, 2016
- E21 Up Is The Way Down Oct 26, 2016
- E22 The Lord of the Desert Oct 26, 2016
- E23 The Veils Of Rana'Ori Oct 27, 2016
- E24 The Chaldean Desert Oct 27, 2016
- E25 The Serpent and the Lion Oct 28, 2016
- E26 Kumlar Oct 28, 2016
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Lalibela Dec 2, 2020
- E2 Zia's Dream Dec 2, 2020
- E3 Chained Up Dec 2, 2020
- E4 The Great Escape Dec 2, 2020
- E5 The Gate of the Ancients Dec 2, 2020
- E6 The Founder Dec 2, 2020
- E7 The Bellowing Smoke Dec 2, 2020
- E8 Ophir Dec 2, 2020
- E9 The Eternity Stone Dec 2, 2020
- E10 The Smiling Lady Dec 2, 2020
- E11 The Bako Dec 2, 2020
- E12 Farewell, Master! Dec 18, 2020
- E13 The Night of Masks Dec 18, 2020
- E14 The Cliff of Spirits Dec 18, 2020
- E15 The Sorcerer Jan 8, 2021
- E16 Orunigi Jan 8, 2021
- E17 Revelations Jan 15, 2021
- E18 Beyond the Mirror Jan 15, 2021
- E19 Fell from the Sky Jan 15, 2021
- E20 The Sacrifice Jan 15, 2021
- E21 Hand in Hand Jan 22, 2021
- E22 The Gate to Hell Jan 22, 2021
- E23 The Last Atlanteans Jan 22, 2021
- E24 Vengeance Jan 29, 2021
- E25 The Seventh City of Gold Jan 29, 2021
- E26 The End of the Adventure? 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.