Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli is an anime adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's original collection of stories, The Jungle Book. It aired in 1989, and consists of a total of 52 episodes. The series, a compromise between the original Mowgli stories and the Walt Disney version, received international acclaim and was aired in different countries around the world.
Cast: Urara Takano, Yoko Matsuoka, Banjo Ginga
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Season 1
52 episodes
1. The Jungle BookMowgli, an orphaned infant who has wandered into the jungle, is adopted by two wolves.6CC24minOct 2, 1989
2. The Birth of the Wolf-Boy MowgliDespite having no claws or fangs to hunt with, Mowgli discovers an effective way in which he can catch his prey.6CC24minOct 9, 1989
3. Alexander's SonMowgli is determined to fulfill the wishes of his adoptive father Alexander.6CC24minOct 16, 1989
4. The Jungle LawMowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela insists on hunting the weaker prey.6CC24minOct 23, 1989
5. The New FriendsMowgli tries to help Kichi, a young red panda who is new to the jungle.6CC24minOct 30, 1989
6. Solitary KichiThe monkeys use a vulnerable Kichi as bait in an attempt to trap Mowgli.6CC24minNov 6, 1989
7. The Cold FangWhen Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warnings about the "cold fang."6CC24minNov 13, 1989
8. Sorry BalooBaloo puts his life at risk in an attempt to rescue Mowgli, who is in serious danger.6CC24minNov 20, 1989
9. More Precious than the LawMowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for breaking the law of the pack.6CC24minNov 27, 1989
10. The Lone Wolf VisitorAn old lone wolf claiming to have been a good friend of Alexander's joins the pack. Meanwhile, food from the emergency reserve is being stolen.6CC24minDec 4, 1989
11. The Devil in the MindMowgli and Bacchus are accused of stealing from the food reserve, but Bagheera blames the theft on an evil spirit.6CC24minDec 11, 1989
12. Adventurous JourneyMowgli volunteers for a dangerous scouting mission, but little does he know that he is being followed.6CC24minDec 18, 1989
13. The Hero's ReturnVermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns of Alexander's death.6CC24minDec 25, 1989
14. The Cold BedThe monkeys capture Mowgli, taking him to "The Cold Lair," the ruins of a city once inhabited by humans.6CC24minJan 8, 1990
15. Human BeingWhile Mowgli is being rescued from Shere Khan and the monkeys, three men arrive to search for buried treasure among the ruins of the ancient city.6CC24minJan 15, 1990
16. The Damaged HeartMowgli becomes unhappy when some of the wolves blame him for the departure of their new leader, Vermillion.6CC24minJan 22, 1990
17. Goodbye MotherConvinced that his presence is only causing problems in the wolf pack, Mowgli decides to leave.6CC24minJan 29, 1990
18. The Other JungleAfter walking for some time in an unfamiliar area, Mowgli falls into a trap dug in the ground. Meanwhile, Chil the kite has lost track of where Mowgli has gone.6CC24minFeb 5, 1990
19. Going Back to My Own JungleA human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.6CC24minFeb 12, 1990
20. Mowgli's LairMowgli's mother throws him out of her den, causing him to find a new lair.6CC24minFeb 19, 1990
21. The Waterfront TruceA drought has hit the jungle, and Hathi the elephant invokes the "water truce," forbidding any animal from hunting at the only remaining water source.6CC24minFeb 26, 1990
22. The “Dreaded” CameHathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.6CC24minMar 5, 1990
23. The Pride of a HeroWhile hunting, Mowgli helps free a deer from a trap instead of taking advantage of its situation and killing it, much to the dismay of the other wolves.6CC24minMar 12, 1990
24. Mowgli Has a Sweet HeartLala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.6CC24minMar 19, 1990
25. Bunto the Stray WolfBunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his presence.6CC24minMar 26, 1990
26. Peace in Seeonee ForestMowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.6CC24minApr 2, 1990
27. No LeaderAkela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.6CC24minApr 9, 1990
28. Mother's DeterminationMowgli and the others learn that Grizzle is still in the jungle, and is planning to usurp Akela's leadership with the help of another wolf.6CC24minApr 16, 1990
29. Look for the Bad GuysWith a plan of attack, Mowgli and the others set out to find Grizzle's hiding place.6CC24minApr 23, 1990
30. The Victory Song By AllMowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.6CC24minApr 30, 1990
31. Birth of a New BossMowgli finds Vermillion and asks him to take Akela's place as leader of the wolf pack.6CC24minMay 7, 1990
32. Mowgli's Red FlowerWhile searching for medicinal plants to treat Bagheera's wounds, Mowgli runs into the man who had saved him from the trap. This time, he has a young girl named Jumeirah with him.6CC24minMay 14, 1990
33. Human Speech is BeautifulMowgli begins to visit Jumeirah more frequently, who teaches the boy to speak the human language. Meanwhile, Shere Khan has been keeping track of Mowgli's whereabouts.6CC24minMay 21, 1990
34. Mowgli Goes to the VillageIn an attempt to save Jumeirah from Shere Khan, Mowgli engages in a fight with the tiger.6CC24minMay 28, 1990
35. Want to Know Human BeingMowgli is very attracted by the lifestyle of his own kind and wants to stay with Jumeirah.6CC24minJun 4, 1990
36. The Lying Human BeingBuldeo, the evil hunter of the village, and Ganshum's grandfather, tells his outraged fellow villagers an incredible story: one day, he ventured deep into the jungle and came upon some grey monkeys guarding the secret of eternal youth, who offered him some delicious wine.6CC24minJun 11, 1990
37. Tears Before the BattleIn order to avenge his wolf father, Alexander, Mowgli is determined to kill Shere Khan with a dagger and the help of his friends, but Chil reports that the tiger has disappeared.6CC24minJun 18, 1990
38. The Decisive BattleAkela's plan of attack against Shere Khan calls on Mowgli to play a decisive role: the boy will be the one who engages the tiger in the final duel. After overcoming much peril, he is to succeed in this endeavor.6CC24minJun 25, 1990
39. Good Bye MeshuaMowgli is ordered by Buldeo to bring Shere Khan’s corpse into the village to prove that he has not been lying, and that if he cannot do this, then he will be severely punished.6CC24minJul 2, 1990
40. The Dhole InvasionChil the eagle, warns the animals of the Seeonee forest that a terrible calamity awaits them: an invasion by the dholes, a pack of red dogs pushed northwards by thirst and hunger.6CC24minJul 9, 1990
41. Run Through the Valley Of DeathThe red dogs reach the forest of Seeonee where Mowgli is waiting for them. When the sun goes down, he puts Kaa's plan into action, luring the dogs into Death Valley where a swarm of black bees attacks them.6CC24minJul 30, 1990
42. Longing to Meet MeshuaThe forest is celebrating the mating season. Mowgli and Bagheera feel left out because all the wolves have found partners.6CC24minAug 13, 1990
43. Help MowgliA mongoose called Rikki tells Mowgli that after Buldeo vented his rage on Mowgli's adopted family, that the villagers kidnapped Jumeirah and her parents, believing them to be demons.6CC24minAug 20, 1990
44. The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless NightMowgli breaks into the hut where Rahhar and his family are held prisoner and sets them free, but they first ask him to provide them with food in order to build up their strength before they make their escape.6CC24minAug 27, 1990
45. The Great Counterattack From the Forest! The Final Winner?With the help of the other animals, Mowgli makes it possible for Jumeirah and her family to escape, and, at the same time, manages to scare the villagers so badly that they do not attempt to even follow the fugitives.6CC24minSep 3, 1990
46. To the Town of KhanhiwaraEveryone is celebrating the birth of Sura and Lala's two cubs, but Mowgli feels homesick for Jumeirah.6CC24minSep 10, 1990
47. The Great Escape OperationMowgli is sold by Riswan to John J. Hargreaves, an intermediary who supplies animals for circuses. During the night, Mowgli manages to escape from the cage he is being held in.6CC24minSep 17, 1990
48. Voice Calling MowgliMowgli misses Jumeirah and thinks about her all the time, but he is distracted by the arrival of a herd of deer that is the perfect prey for hungry wolves.6CC24minSep 24, 1990
49. Courageous One, May You Rest in PeaceAkela is seriously injured in a fight with a pack of hyenas, but instead of taking measures to heal himself, he refuses to eat and won’t accept any form of treatment because he feels his time has come.6CC24minOct 8, 1990
50. Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant DanceHathi brings Mowgli Jumeirah's foulard, and immediately the boy wants to set out to join her, but he doesn't know where she is.6CC24minOct 15, 1990
51. Meets MeshuaMowgli is reunited with Jumeirah and her family after saving Jumeirah from some rambunctious monkeys, and together they decide to sow the fields again and become stock herders.6CC24minOct 22, 1990
52. A Word to MowgliMowgli decides to leave the jungle, but before going to live in the village with Jumeirah and her family, he bids farewell to all his animal friends, except Bagheera, who will accompany him6CC24minOct 29, 1990
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Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli is an anime adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's original collection of stories, The Jungle Book. It aired in 1989, and consists of a total of 52 episodes. The series, a compromise between the original Mowgli stories and the Walt Disney version, received international acclaim and was aired in different countries around the world.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Fumio Kurokawa
- Created by
- Kimio Yabuki
- Studio
