Tom Sawyer
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 1980 – December 28, 1980
- Season
- Winter 1980
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Hiroshi Saitou
- Original creator
- Mark Twain
- Music
- Katsuhisa Hattori
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- All New Adventures of Tom Sawyer, As Aventuras de Tom Sawyer, As aventuras de Tom Sawyer
- Score across sites
- 6.68/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
20h 25m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Classic Literature100%Outdoor Activities79%Orphan79%Homeless79%Family Life79%Heterosexual79%Foreign79%Historical79%Primarily Child Cast79%Rural79%
TVFINISHED1980 WINTER6.9 / 10 AniList score
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
トム・ソーヤーの冒険• Tom Sawyer no Bouken
Synopsis
Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, he spends his days ditching school, fishing, climbing trees and having adventures. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, drama and slice of life, especially stories with classic literature, outdoor activities, orphan.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 43% of 1.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 7.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At roughly 20 h 25 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
49 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mark Twain
- Director
- Hiroshi Saitou
- Music
- Katsuhisa Hattori
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer FAQ
How many episodes does The Adventures of Tom Sawyer have?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has 49 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 20 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
About 20 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer finished?
Yes. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 1980.
Is there a season 2 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
No sequel is listed for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as of October 2026.
Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer based on a other source?
Yes. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer adapts the other source by Mark Twain.
Who animated The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was animated by Nippon Animation and directed by Hiroshi Saitou.
Where can I watch The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is listed on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.