Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Hakugei Densetsu
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is an animated Japanese television series, based on Herman Melville's original novel Moby-Dick. However, this adaptation used futuristic outer space as the setting, with "whales" being…
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Synopsis
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is an animated Japanese television series, based on Herman Melville's original novel Moby-Dick. However, this adaptation used futuristic outer space as the setting, with "whales" being large abandoned spaceships instead. It aired from 1997 to 1999, albeit with a suspension of new episodes from November 1997 to October 1998. The series ran for 26 episodes, which have been released on DVD in the USA by ADV Films, spread across six discs.
About
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick premiered on April 9, 1997. and was created by Osamu Dezaki. It falls under the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 26 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on NHK. and concluded its run on October 1, 1997.
Why viewers enjoy Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick targets fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation elements. This combination of Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick was animated by Tezuka Productions, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), under the creative direction of Osamu Dezaki, and broadcast on NHK.
Critical reception
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick holds a rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 7 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Voice cast
Toshihiko Seki
Akio Otsuka
Yuko Mizutani
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Production credits
- Created by
- Osamu Dezaki
- Direction
- Osamu Dezaki · Saburo Hashimoto
- Writing
- Koji Ueda
Release dates
Premiered
April 9, 1997
Last aired
October 1, 1997
Seasons & episodes
Season1
April 9, 1997·26episodes
Season1
April 9, 1997·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- anime
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Frequently asked questions
When did Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick premiere?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick premiered on April 9, 1997.
How many seasons does Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick have?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick has 1 season and 26 episodes in total.
What genre is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is classified under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation.
What networks did Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick air on?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick aired on NHK.
Who created Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick was created by Osamu Dezaki.
Is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick finished?
Yes, Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick concluded its run on October 1, 1997.
How long is each episode of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?
Each episode of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick from?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick holds a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
