Mowgli
main character
TV
6.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 21 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 1989 – October 29, 1990
- Season
- Fall 1989
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Fumio Kurokawa
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
- Also known as
- Cartea junglei, Das Dschungelbuch, Das Dschungelbuch - Die Serie
- Score across sites
- 6.79/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
21h 40m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Classic Literature79%Environmental79%Foreign79%Male Protagonist73%Animals73%Coming of Age60%Tanned Skin40%Anthropomorphism20%
TVFINISHED1989 FALL6.7 / 10 AniList score
The Jungle Book
ジャングルブック・少年モーグリ• Jungle Book Shounen Mowgli
Synopsis
After his parents died, Mowgli is raised by the Wolf Pack of the Seeonee Forest led by Akela and other wild animals such as Bagheera and Baloo. The young boy goes through several heartwarming, bittersweet, and life-threatening adventures as he seeks after his true purpose in life. And one of many dangers he has to face is the man-eating tiger, Shere Khan... (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Jungle Book?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure and drama, especially stories with classic literature, environmental, foreign.
Reception is positive but mixed: 67/100 on AniList, with 38% of 808 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 6.4% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At roughly 21 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Fumio Kurokawa
If you like The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book FAQ
How many episodes does The Jungle Book have?
The Jungle Book has 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 21 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Jungle Book?
About 21 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 22 days.
Is The Jungle Book finished?
Yes. The Jungle Book has finished airing — the final episode aired October 29, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of The Jungle Book?
No sequel is listed for The Jungle Book as of October 2026.
Is The Jungle Book based on a other source?
Yes. The Jungle Book adapts the other source.
Who animated The Jungle Book?
The Jungle Book was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Fumio Kurokawa.