Pinocchio: The Series

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Mokku of the Oak Tree, also known as Mokku Woody the Oak Tree, or Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio in the United States, is a 52 episode anime series by Tatsunoko Productions first aired on Fuji Television in 1972. The…

1972 24 min 1 Seasons 52 Episodes
★ 6.4 / 10 12 ratings
AnimationDramaKids
Pinocchio: The Series

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Ended

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Synopsis

Mokku of the Oak Tree, also known as Mokku Woody the Oak Tree, or Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio in the United States, is a 52 episode anime series by Tatsunoko Productions first aired on Fuji Television in 1972. The story is based on the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi. Unlike the more cheerful lighter tones of the Disney Version and Nippon Animation's version Piccolino no Bōken, this series has a distinctly sadistic darker theme and portrays the main character, Pinocchio, as suffering from constant physical and psychological abuse and freak accidents.

About

Pinocchio: The Series premiered on January 4, 1972. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Kids genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on December 26, 1972.

Why viewers enjoy Pinocchio: The Series

Pinocchio: The Series targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Kids elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Kids sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Pinocchio: The Series was animated by Tatsunoko Production, and broadcast on Fuji TV.

Critical reception

Pinocchio: The Series holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 12 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Voice cast

  • Masako Ikeda

    Masako Ikeda

  • Hiroko Maruyama

    Hiroko Maruyama

  • Minoru Yada

    Minoru Yada

  • Akira Kamiya

    Akira Kamiya

  • Kaneta Kimotsuki

    Kaneta Kimotsuki

  • Junpei Takiguchi

    Junpei Takiguchi

  • Kohei Miyauchi

    Kohei Miyauchi

  • Kosei Tomita

    Kosei Tomita

  • Masako Nozawa

    Masako Nozawa

  • Takeshi Watabe

    Takeshi Watabe

Production credits

Direction
Seitarou Hara · Motosuke Takahashi
Writing
Jinzo Toriumi

Release dates

Premiered

January 4, 1972

Last aired

December 26, 1972

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

January 4, 1972·52episodes

No description available for this season.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • fairy tale
  • anime

Network

Fuji TV

Frequently asked questions

When did Pinocchio: The Series premiere?

Pinocchio: The Series premiered on January 4, 1972.

How many seasons does Pinocchio: The Series have?

Pinocchio: The Series has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.

What genre is Pinocchio: The Series?

Pinocchio: The Series is classified under Animation, Drama, Kids.

What networks did Pinocchio: The Series air on?

Pinocchio: The Series aired on Fuji TV.

Is Pinocchio: The Series finished?

Yes, Pinocchio: The Series concluded its run on December 26, 1972.

How long is each episode of Pinocchio: The Series?

Each episode of Pinocchio: The Series runs for approximately 24 minutes.

What is the TMDB rating of Pinocchio: The Series?

Pinocchio: The Series holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.