Nils Holgersson
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Estimated watch time
25h 8m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals95%Environmental90%Kids80%Male Protagonist80%Fairy Tale80%Coming of Age80%Historical79%Foreign79%Travel79%Classic Literature73%
TVFINISHED1980 WINTER6.6 / 10 AniList score
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson
ニルスのふしぎな旅• Nils no Fushigi na Tabi
Synopsis & Story
Nils is a lazy and greedy boy whose mischief makes everyone miserable, whether it's his parents, the animals on his farm, or the fairy-like tomte he captures one day. But he gets his comeuppance when the pint-sized tomte casts a spell to make Nils just as tiny as him! The only way to break the spell is to go on a journey to distant Lapland with Morten the farm goose, Carrot the hamster, and a flock of wild geese. Along the way, he contends with cruel witches, talking statues, wise ravens, and one very persistent fox. Under the guidance of the stern but caring Captain Akka, leader of the flock, Nils discovers his kind heart and his love for nature. But when the time comes, will he be able to choose between his human family and his feathered friends? (Source: Discotek Media)
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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 37% of 829 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.6K AniList users who started it, 8.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.3K have finished it.
At roughly 25 h 8 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially animals, environmental, kids, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Movie
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Selma Lagerlöf
- Director
- Hisayuki Toriumi
- Character design
- Toshiyasu Okada
- Music
- Chito Kawachi
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson FAQ
- How many episodes does The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson have?
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson has 52 episodes of about 29 minutes each, roughly 25 h 8 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson?
- About 25 h 8 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 26 days.
- Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson finished?
- Yes. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson has finished airing — the final episode aired March 17, 1981.
- Is there a season 2 of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson?
- No sequel is listed for The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson as of October 2026.
- Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson based on a other source?
- Yes. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson adapts the other source by Selma Lagerlöf.
- Who animated The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson?
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hisayuki Toriumi.
- Where can I watch The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson?
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.