The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli

24min

Action & Adventure

Animation

Kids

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.

Episodes

Cast

The Jungle Book

1. The Jungle Book

24min

2nd Oct 1989

Mowgli, an orphaned infant who has wandered into the jungle, is adopted by two wolves.

The Birth of the Wolf-Boy Mowgli

2. The Birth of the Wolf-Boy Mowgli

24min

9th Oct 1989

Despite having no claws or fangs to hunt with, Mowgli discovers an effective way in which he can catch his prey.

Alexander's Son

3. Alexander's Son

24min

16th Oct 1989

Mowgli is determined to fulfill the wishes of his adoptive father Alexander.

The Jungle Law

4. The Jungle Law

24min

23rd Oct 1989

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

5. The New Friends

24min

30th Oct 1989

Mowgli tries to help Kichi, a young red panda who is new to the jungle.

Solitary Kichi

6. Solitary Kichi

24min

6th Nov 1989

The monkeys use a vulnerable Kichi as bait in an attempt to trap Mowgli.

The Cold Fang

7. The Cold Fang

24min

13th Nov 1989

When Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warnings about the "cold fang."

Sorry Baloo

8. Sorry Baloo

24min

20th Nov 1989

Baloo puts his life at risk in an attempt to rescue Mowgli, who is in serious danger.

More Precious than the Law

9. More Precious than the Law

24min

27th Nov 1989

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

10. The Lone Wolf Visitor

24min

4th Dec 1989

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

11. The Devil in the Mind

24min

11th Dec 1989

Mowgli and Bacchus are accused of stealing from the food reserve, but Bagheera blames the theft on an evil spirit.

Adventurous Journey

12. Adventurous Journey

24min

18th Dec 1989

Mowgli volunteers for a dangerous scouting mission, but little does he know that he is being followed.

The Hero's Return

13. The Hero's Return

24min

25th Dec 1989

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

14. The Cold Bed

24min

8th Jan 1990

The monkeys capture Mowgli, taking him to "The Cold Lair," the ruins of a city once inhabited by humans.

Human Being

15. Human Being

24min

15th Jan 1990

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

16. The Damaged Heart

24min

22nd Jan 1990

Mowgli becomes unhappy when some of the wolves blame him for the departure of their new leader, Vermillion.

Goodbye Mother

17. Goodbye Mother

24min

29th Jan 1990

Convinced that his presence is only causing problems in the wolf pack, Mowgli decides to leave.

The Other Jungle

18. The Other Jungle

24min

5th Feb 1990

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

19. Going Back to My Own Jungle

24min

12th Feb 1990

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

20. Mowgli's Lair

24min

19th Feb 1990

Mowgli's mother throws him out of her den, causing him to find a new lair.

The Waterfront Truce

21. The Waterfront Truce

24min

26th Feb 1990

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

22. The “Dreaded” Came

24min

5th Mar 1990

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

23. The Pride of a Hero

24min

12th Mar 1990

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

24. Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart

24min

19th Mar 1990

Lala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.

Bunto the Stray Wolf

25. Bunto the Stray Wolf

24min

26th Mar 1990

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

26. Peace in Seeonee Forest

24min

2nd Apr 1990

Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.

No Leader

27. No Leader

24min

9th Apr 1990

Akela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.

Mother's Determination

28. Mother's Determination

24min

16th Apr 1990

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

29. Look for the Bad Guys

24min

23rd Apr 1990

With a plan of attack, Mowgli and the others set out to find Grizzle's hiding place.

The Victory Song By All

30. The Victory Song By All

24min

30th Apr 1990

Mowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.

Birth of a New Boss

31. Birth of a New Boss

24min

7th May 1990

Mowgli finds Vermillion and asks him to take Akela's place as leader of the wolf pack.

Mowgli's Red Flower

32. Mowgli's Red Flower

24min

14th May 1990

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

33. Human Speech is Beautiful

24min

21st May 1990

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

34. Mowgli Goes to the Village

24min

28th May 1990

In an attempt to save Jumeirah from Shere Khan, Mowgli engages in a fight with the tiger.

Want to Know Human Being

35. Want to Know Human Being

24min

4th Jun 1990

Mowgli is very attracted by the lifestyle of his own kind and wants to stay with Jumeirah.

The Lying Human Being

36. The Lying Human Being

24min

11th Jun 1990

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

37. Tears Before the Battle

24min

18th Jun 1990

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

38. The Decisive Battle

24min

25th Jun 1990

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

39. Good Bye Meshua

24min

2nd Jul 1990

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

40. The Dhole Invasion

24min

9th Jul 1990

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

41. Run Through the Valley Of Death

24min

30th Jul 1990

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

42. Longing to Meet Meshua

24min

13th Aug 1990

The forest is celebrating the mating season. Mowgli and Bagheera feel left out because all the wolves have found partners.

Help Mowgli

43. Help Mowgli

24min

20th Aug 1990

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

44. The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless Night

24min

27th Aug 1990

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?

45. The Great Counterattack From the Forest! The Final Winner?

24min

3rd Sep 1990

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

46. To the Town of Khanhiwara

24min

10th Sep 1990

Everyone is celebrating the birth of Sura and Lala's two cubs, but Mowgli feels homesick for Jumeirah.

The Great Escape Operation

47. The Great Escape Operation

24min

17th Sep 1990

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

48. Voice Calling Mowgli

24min

24th Sep 1990

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

49. Courageous One, May You Rest in Peace

24min

8th Oct 1990

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

50. Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant Dance

24min

15th Oct 1990

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

51. Meets Meshua

24min

22nd Oct 1990

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

52. A Word to Mowgli

24min

29th Oct 1990

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

First air date

2nd Oct 1989

Last air date

29th Oct 1990

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks