The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli (1989)
Synopsis
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.
Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes
The Jungle Book
Mowgli, an orphaned infant who has wandered into the jungle, is adopted by two wolves.
The Birth of the Wolf-Boy Mowgli
Despite having no claws or fangs to hunt with, Mowgli discovers an effective way in which he can catch his prey.
Alexander's Son
Mowgli is determined to fulfill the wishes of his adoptive father Alexander.
The Jungle Law
Mowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela insists on hunting the weaker prey.
The New Friends
Mowgli tries to help Kichi, a young red panda who is new to the jungle.
Solitary Kichi
The monkeys use a vulnerable Kichi as bait in an attempt to trap Mowgli.
The Cold Fang
When Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warnings about the "cold fang."
Sorry Baloo
Baloo puts his life at risk in an attempt to rescue Mowgli, who is in serious danger.
More Precious than the Law
Mowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for breaking the law of the pack.
The Lone Wolf Visitor
An 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.
The Devil in the Mind
Mowgli and Bacchus are accused of stealing from the food reserve, but Bagheera blames the theft on an evil spirit.
Adventurous Journey
Mowgli volunteers for a dangerous scouting mission, but little does he know that he is being followed.
The Hero's Return
Vermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns of Alexander's death.
The Cold Bed
The monkeys capture Mowgli, taking him to "The Cold Lair," the ruins of a city once inhabited by humans.
Human Being
While 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.
The Damaged Heart
Mowgli becomes unhappy when some of the wolves blame him for the departure of their new leader, Vermillion.
Goodbye Mother
Convinced that his presence is only causing problems in the wolf pack, Mowgli decides to leave.
The Other Jungle
After 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.
Going Back to My Own Jungle
A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.
Mowgli's Lair
Mowgli's mother throws him out of her den, causing him to find a new lair.
The Waterfront Truce
A drought has hit the jungle, and Hathi the elephant invokes the "water truce," forbidding any animal from hunting at the only remaining water source.
The “Dreaded” Came
Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.
The Pride of a Hero
While 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.
Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart
Lala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.
Bunto the Stray Wolf
Bunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his presence.
Peace in Seeonee Forest
Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.
No Leader
Akela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.
Mother's Determination
Mowgli 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.
Look for the Bad Guys
With a plan of attack, Mowgli and the others set out to find Grizzle's hiding place.
The Victory Song By All
Mowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.
Birth of a New Boss
Mowgli finds Vermillion and asks him to take Akela's place as leader of the wolf pack.
Mowgli's Red Flower
While 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.
Human Speech is Beautiful
Mowgli 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.
Mowgli Goes to the Village
In an attempt to save Jumeirah from Shere Khan, Mowgli engages in a fight with the tiger.
Want to Know Human Being
Mowgli is very attracted by the lifestyle of his own kind and wants to stay with Jumeirah.
The Lying Human Being
Buldeo, 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.
Tears Before the Battle
In 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.
The Decisive Battle
Akela'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.
Good Bye Meshua
Mowgli 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.
The Dhole Invasion
Chil 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.
Run Through the Valley Of Death
The 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.
Longing to Meet Meshua
The forest is celebrating the mating season. Mowgli and Bagheera feel left out because all the wolves have found partners.
Help Mowgli
A 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.
The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless Night
Mowgli 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.
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.
To the Town of Khanhiwara
Everyone is celebrating the birth of Sura and Lala's two cubs, but Mowgli feels homesick for Jumeirah.
The Great Escape Operation
Mowgli 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.
Voice Calling Mowgli
Mowgli 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.
Courageous One, May You Rest in Peace
Akela 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.
Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant Dance
Hathi brings Mowgli Jumeirah's foulard, and immediately the boy wants to set out to join her, but he doesn't know where she is.
Meets Meshua
Mowgli 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.
A Word to Mowgli
Mowgli 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 him
Cast
Details
Original Title
ジャングルブック・少年モーグリ
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
52
Production
Nippon Animation
