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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 1980 – September 26, 1980
- Season
- Spring 1980
- Source
- Original story
- Music
- Kentarou Haneda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Ballena Blanca, Moby Dick 5, Moby Dick Five
- Score across sites
- 6.27/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Lost Civilization79%War79%Male Protagonist79%Orphan79%Coastal79%Primarily Child Cast60%Primarily Male Cast60%Robots60%Reincarnation40%Heterosexual40%
TVFINISHED1980 SPRING6.6 / 10 AniList score
The White Whale of Mu
ムーの白鯨• Muu no Hakugei
Synopsis
This series has nothing to do with Moby Dick. In fact, it was the first series by TMS that was not based on any original work. The story: In ancient times, the continents of Atlantis and Mu fought a war, and Atlantis lost. After losing the war, Atlantis transformed itself into a small planet and timeslipped to the present-day to try to take over the world again. But five warriors from Mu assemble on Easter Island, and together with giant cyborg white whale that houses the brain of the ancient queen of Mu, fight Atlantis off at various famous ruins around the world.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The White Whale of Mu?
Probably, if you enjoy action, fantasy and sci-fi, especially stories with lost civilization, war, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 53% of 217 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
13.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 24 min 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
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Music
- Kentarou Haneda
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The White Whale of Mu FAQ
How many episodes does The White Whale of Mu have?
The White Whale of Mu has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The White Whale of Mu?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is The White Whale of Mu finished?
Yes. The White Whale of Mu has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 1980.
Is there a season 2 of The White Whale of Mu?
No sequel is listed for The White Whale of Mu as of October 2026.
Is The White Whale of Mu based on a manga?
No. The White Whale of Mu is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.