Belle and Sebastian
名犬ジョリィ
Belle and Sebastian is an anime adaption of a series of French novels called Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry. The series ran on the Japanese network NHK from April 7, 1981 – June 22, 1982. It consists of 52 episodes…
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Synopsis
Belle and Sebastian is an anime adaption of a series of French novels called Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry. The series ran on the Japanese network NHK from April 7, 1981 – June 22, 1982. It consists of 52 episodes and was a co-production of MK Company, Visual 80 Productions and Toho Company, Ltd.. Toshiyuki Kashiwakura was the head writer and character designs were by Shuichi Seki. The show was broadcast on French and Japanese television in 1981, with American cable network Nickelodeon picking it up in 1984. In the United Kingdom, it aired on Children's BBC in 1989 and 1990. This anime used many staffers from Nippon Animation's World Masterpiece Theater franchise, thus the look and feel is similar to that of a WMT production even though Nippon Animation itself was not involved with this series. The series has been aired in many countries outside Japan and has been dubbed and subtitled in English and numerous other languages.
About
Belle and Sebastian premiered on April 7, 1981. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Family genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 30 minutes. It airs on NHK BS1. and concluded its run on June 22, 1982.
Why viewers enjoy Belle and Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Family elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Family sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Belle and Sebastian was animated by MK Company, Visual 80, TOHO, and broadcast on NHK BS1.
Critical reception
Belle and Sebastian holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 29 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Belle and Sebastian include: based on novel or book, giant dog, anime, search for mother, kodomo, dog man friendship, the pyrenees, los pirineos. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Noriko Ohara
Ichiro Nagai
Keiko Yokozawa
Hiroko Suzuki
Toru Furuya
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Kaneto Shiozawa
Production credits
- Direction
- Keiji Hayakawa
- Writing
- Cécile Aubry
Release dates
Premiered
April 7, 1981
Last aired
June 22, 1982
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 7, 1981·52episodes
Season1
April 7, 1981·52episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- based on novel or book
- giant dog
- anime
- search for mother
- kodomo
- dog man friendship
- the pyrenees
- los pirineos
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Belle and Sebastian premiere?
Belle and Sebastian premiered on April 7, 1981.
How many seasons does Belle and Sebastian have?
Belle and Sebastian has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.
What genre is Belle and Sebastian?
Belle and Sebastian is classified under Animation, Drama, Family.
What networks did Belle and Sebastian air on?
Belle and Sebastian aired on NHK BS1.
Is Belle and Sebastian finished?
Yes, Belle and Sebastian concluded its run on June 22, 1982.
How long is each episode of Belle and Sebastian?
Each episode of Belle and Sebastian runs for approximately 30 minutes.
Where is Belle and Sebastian from?
Belle and Sebastian is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Belle and Sebastian?
Belle and Sebastian holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
