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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 258
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 103 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 1, 2012 – March 26, 2017
- Season
- Spring 2012
- Source
- Other source
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Furusato Saisei Nippon no Mukashi Banashi, Furusato Saisei Nippon no Mukashibanashi, Hometown Rebuilding: Folktales from Japan
- Score across sites
- 6.78/10
- Official site
- tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/mukashibanashi
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
103h 12m
⚡ 52 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Episodic50%Animals20%Kids20%Rural20%Educational20%Youkai20%
TVFINISHED2012 SPRING6.6 / 10 AniList score
Folktales from Japan
ふるさと再生 日本の昔ばなし• Furusato Saisei: Nippon no Mukashi Banashi
Synopsis
Like in any culture, Japanese kids grow up listening to the stories repeatedly told by their parents and grandparents. The boy born from a peach; the princess from the moon who is discovered inside a bamboo; the old man who can make a dead cherry tree blossom, etc. These short stories that teach kids to see both the dark and bright sides of life have passed traditional moral values from generation to generation. Each half-hour episode of Folktales from Japan consists of three self-contained stories, well-known and unknown, with a special focus on heartwarming stories that originate from Tohoku, the northern region heavily touched by the earthquake of 2011. May this program help cheer up earthquake victims and cast a light of hope for them. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Folktales from Japan?
Probably, if especially stories with historical.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 41% of 564 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #92 highest-rated anime of 2012.
27.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 103 h 12 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 15 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
258 episodes are listed.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Folktales from Japan is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Furusato Meguri Nippon no Mukashibanashi (2017)
Related entries
If you like Folktales from Japan
Folktales from Japan FAQ
How many episodes does Folktales from Japan have?
Folktales from Japan has 258 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 103 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Folktales from Japan?
About 103 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 129 days; at one hour a day, about 104 days.
Is Folktales from Japan finished?
Yes. Folktales from Japan has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Folktales from Japan?
Yes — the story continues in Furusato Meguri Nippon no Mukashibanashi (2017).
Where do I start Folktales from Japan?
Start here: Folktales from Japan is the first entry, followed by Furusato Meguri Nippon no Mukashibanashi.
Is Folktales from Japan based on a other source?
Yes. Folktales from Japan adapts the other source.