Zorori
main character
TV
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 1, 2004 – February 6, 2005
- Season
- Winter 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Ajiado
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Original creator
- Yutaka Hara
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
20h 48m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals79%Anti-Hero79%Anthropomorphism79%Primarily Animal Cast79%Kids66%Twins60%Fugitive60%Dinosaurs20%Musical Theater20%
overview details
Synopsis
Adapted from the popular storybooks of the same name by Yutaka Hara, Kaiketsu Zorori follows the adventures of a scheming fox named Zorori, who is determined to become the King of Pranks with his very own castle and beautiful bride. Although Zorori is notorious for his pranks and tricks, his conniving plots often backfire and end up helping his targets, and despite appearing to be villainous and immoral, he is actually caring and sentimental. Nevertheless, Zorori has the wits, intelligence, and dexterity to always find a solution out of the most hopeless of situations. Travelling with a pair of twin boar bandits, Ishishi and Noshishi, he continues on his journey to make his deceased mother proud.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kaiketsu Zorori?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with animals, anti-hero, anthropomorphism.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 40% of 399 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #51 highest-rated anime of 2004.
12.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 20 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 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
- Original creator
- Yutaka Hara
- Director
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Nishikiori
- Series composition
- Mayori Sekijima
- Series composition
- Kazuhiko Ikeguchi
- Character design
- Hideyuki Funakoshi
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kaiketsu Zorori is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori (2005)
- Optional extras: Kaiketsu Zorori: Mahou Tsukai no Deshi / Dai Kaizoku no Takara Sagashi, Kaiketsu Zorori Da-Da-Da-Daibouken!, Kaiketsu Zorori: Lalala♪ Star Tanjou, Kaiketsu Zorori no Dragon Taiji
Related entries
SEQUEL
Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori
TV · 2005
SIDE STORY
Kaiketsu Zorori: Mahou Tsukai no Deshi / Dai Kaizoku no Takara Sagashi
MOVIE · 1993
SIDE STORY
Kaiketsu Zorori Da-Da-Da-Daibouken!
MOVIE · 2012
OTHER
Kaiketsu Zorori: Uchuu no Yuusha-tachi
MOVIE · 2015
OTHER
Kaiketsu Zorori: ZZ no Himitsu
MOVIE · 2017
SIDE STORY
Kaiketsu Zorori: Lalala♪ Star Tanjou
MOVIE · 2022
If you like Kaiketsu Zorori
Kaiketsu Zorori FAQ
How many episodes does Kaiketsu Zorori have?
Kaiketsu Zorori has 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kaiketsu Zorori?
About 20 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Kaiketsu Zorori finished?
Yes. Kaiketsu Zorori has finished airing — the final episode aired February 6, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Kaiketsu Zorori?
Yes — the story continues in Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori (2005).
Where do I start Kaiketsu Zorori?
Start here: Kaiketsu Zorori is the first entry, followed by Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori.
Is Kaiketsu Zorori based on a manga?
No. Kaiketsu Zorori is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kaiketsu Zorori?
Kaiketsu Zorori was animated by Ajiado and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.