Gon
main character
MOVIE
5.7
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 1
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 16, 1985
- Season
- Spring 1985
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Kousei Maeda
- Original creator
- Niimi Nankichi
- Music
- Yasunori Tsuchida
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
1h 15m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals60%Rural40%Male Protagonist20%Kids20%
overview details
Synopsis
Gongitsune is a famous Japanese children's story about the life of a little fox called Gon. The story is considered the masterpiece of Nankichi Niimi, also sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan. Gon is a little fox. Looking for food he comes to a little village where he repeatedly steals food and creates other mischief, constantly evading the angry villagers. (Source: AniDB)
Should you watch Gongitsune?
Gongitsune has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 32% of 206 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 357 AniList users who started it, 8.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 288 have finished it.
As a 75-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure — especially animals.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Niimi Nankichi
- Director
- Kousei Maeda
- Music
- Yasunori Tsuchida
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Gon
Related entries
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Gongitsune FAQ
How long is Gongitsune?
Gongitsune runs 75 minutes (1 h 15 min).
Is Gongitsune finished?
Yes. Gongitsune has finished airing — the final episode aired March 16, 1985.
Is Gongitsune based on a manga?
No. Gongitsune is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.