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An omnibus-format TV series consisting of anime adaptations of Japanese folk tales, this is one of Japan's longest-running TV series, and Group Tac's second TV series. The governing rule of the series was that the creative staff change from episode to episode. While later other anime series like Nippon Animation's Famous Works of Japanese Literature would attempt the same, none would be as long-lived or successful. The reason for rotating the staff each episode was so that each episode would have a completely different look and feel from its predecessor, and in this it was eminently successful. This is a series that is genuinely rewarding to watch, and is visually one of the richest in anime history. While this system also meant that quality varied, there were also occasionally superb episodes, as on the staff were many veterans like Group Tac founder SUGII Gisaburo himself, SHIBAYAMA Tsutomu, FURUZAWA Hideo, RIN Taro, and HIKONE Norio. Old episodes started being repeated more and more frequently as the years went on, and production of new episodes finally ceased completely in late 1995, but the series is still widely broadcast. (Source: pelleas.net)
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Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976): should you watch it?
At a glance
Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 55% of 176 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 371 AniList users who started it, 22.4% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 226 have finished it.
At roughly 390 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 56 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1975)
- Optional extras: Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi: Horafuki Tengu/Okesa Neko, Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi: Oshougatsu Taikai, Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi Special: Sato no Kataribe Mukashibanashi
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Tsuneo Maeda
- Director
- Mitsuo Kobayashi
- Music
- Jun Kitahara
Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) FAQ
- How many episodes does Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) have?
- Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) has 936 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 390 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976)?
- About 390 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 468 days; at one hour a day, about 390 days.
- Is Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) finished?
- Yes. Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) has finished airing — the final episode aired August 27, 1994.
- Is there a season 2 of Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976)?
- No sequel is listed for Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) as of October 2026.
- What should I watch before Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976)?
- Watch Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi first — Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) is a direct sequel.
- Is Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) based on a manga?
- No. Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976)?
- Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi (1976) was animated by Group TAC and directed by Tsuneo Maeda and Mitsuo Kobayashi .