Joji Kitayama
main character
TV
5.3
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 25
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 1, 1976 – March 25, 1977
- Season
- Fall 1976
- Source
- Original story
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
- Also known as
- Born Free - Il Risveglio Dei Dinosauri, Born Free - Il risveglio dei dinosauri, Born Free: Il risveglio dei dinosauri
- Score across sites
- 5.34/10
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work79%Outdoor Activities79%Mixed Media79%Wilderness79%Travel79%Foreign79%Environmental79%Rescue79%Dinosaurs73%Animals60%
TVFINISHED1976 FALL5.3 / 10 AniList score
Return of the Dinosaurs
恐竜探検隊ボーンフリー• Kyouryuu Tankentai Born Free
Synopsis
When a meteor crashes to Earth, it briefly changes the climate and dinosaurs once again roam the planet. It's up to a newly formed expedition team to relocate the dinosaurs to a safe environment. (Source: AniDB)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Return of the Dinosaurs?
Only if you enjoy sci-fi, especially stories with work, outdoor activities, mixed media.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 38% of 146 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
22.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
If you like Return of the Dinosaurs
Return of the Dinosaurs FAQ
How many episodes does Return of the Dinosaurs have?
Return of the Dinosaurs has 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Return of the Dinosaurs?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Return of the Dinosaurs finished?
Yes. Return of the Dinosaurs has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 1977.
Is there a season 2 of Return of the Dinosaurs?
No sequel is listed for Return of the Dinosaurs as of October 2026.
Is Return of the Dinosaurs based on a manga?
No. Return of the Dinosaurs is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.