Leo
main character
MOVIE
5.5
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 31 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 18, 1987
- Season
- Fall 1987
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka, Takashi Ui
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
0h 31m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Environmental66%Animals66%No Dialogue60%Achromatic60%
MOVIEFINISHED1987 FALL5.5 / 10 AniList score
Legend of the Forest
森の伝説• Mori no Densetsu
Synopsis
A tranquil forest and all of its residents must face the destruction of man. A squirrel, born and raised in the forrest, fights to defend his home and faces trials and adversities along the way. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Legend of the Forest?
Legend of the Forest has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 17% of 390 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 576 AniList users who started it, 3.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 534 have finished it.
As a 31-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially environmental, animals, no dialogue, achromatic.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Takashi Ui
- Series composition
- Osamu Tezuka
- Character design
- Osamu Tezuka
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Legend of the Forest is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Legend of the Forest: 2nd Movement
Related entries
If you like Legend of the Forest
Legend of the Forest FAQ
How long is Legend of the Forest?
Legend of the Forest runs 31 minutes (31 minutes).
Is Legend of the Forest finished?
Yes. Legend of the Forest has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 1987.
Is there a season 2 of Legend of the Forest?
Yes — the story continues in Legend of the Forest: 2nd Movement.
Is Legend of the Forest based on a manga?
No. Legend of the Forest is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.