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The Gutsy Frog
TV / 103 eps / Fall 1972 / Manga
When Hiroshi was fighting against his rival Gorillaimo, he stumbled over a stone and fell on to a frog. To be surprised, the frog was still alive and it named itself Pyonkichi. (Source: AniDB)
Gatchaman
TV / 105 eps / Fall 1972 / Original
Due to dangers of decreasing resources and growing pollution, the International Scientific Organization (ISO) is established to improve environmental conditions throughout the world. But an international criminal group, Gallactor, tries to achieve world domination by taking control of the ISO. Gallactor was created by a mysterious being from outer space known as Generalissimo X, who gives orders through its chief commander on Earth, the masked Berg Katse. To fight Gallactor and its robot monsters, the ISO's Dr. Nambu enlists five brave youths into a combat squad called Gatchaman,the Science Commandos. Special scientific powers and dramatic birdlike costumes make the Gatchaman Squad a match for Gallactor, wherever on Earth it may strike. Ken (the Eagle) is the wise leader, assisted by sometimes-foolhardy Joe (the Condor), pretty Jun (the Swan), eager little Jinpei (the Swallow), and strong Ryu (the Horned Owl). Each has individual scientific weapons, but their main power lies in their aircraft, the Phoenix, which can transform itself into a fiery arrow capable of piercing the most massive threats. GATCHAMAN is a series of dynamic action and tension as Ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei, and Ryu hold themselves in constant readiness to meet each new threat by Gallactor to conquer the world. (Source: Official Site) About Battle of the Planets (U.S.)
Kaiketsu Tamagon
TV / 195 eps / Fall 1972 / Unknown
Tamagon is a cute monster who is fond of eggs. He acts as a counselor to those in trouble, asking only eggs in payment. He goes to work as soon as he has eaten his fee. However, despite his schemes, his service usually ends in total failure and he winds up being chased by his irate clients. Short as it is, this program is full of laughs and lively humour. (Source: AniDB)
Astroganger
TV / 26 eps / Fall 1972 / Original
An alien woman named Maya crash-lands on Earth. Her homeworld was destroyed by the Blasters, a cruel alien race who steals the natural resources from other planets. She falls in love with a scientist and gives birth to a human boy named Kentaro. When the Blasters invade the Earth, Kentaro must defeat them by fighting with Astroganger, a robot made from living metal. (Source: Wikipedia)
Chief Joker
TV / 26 eps / Fall 1972 / Unknown
The series focused on a goby fish: Hazedon, who was the offspring of a mermaid and a blowfish. His goal was to travel the world on an adventure with his best friend, Puyang. (Source: GoBoiano)
Ryuuichi Manga Gekijou Onbu Obake
TV / 52 eps / Fall 1972 / Original
The mischievous antics of a ghost in an ancient village. (Source: AniDB)
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Kashi no Ki Mokku
TV / 52 eps / Winter 1972 / Unknown
This version of Pinocchio tells a story of an extremely gullible, naive and morally confused wooden doll brought to life by a mystical blue fairy. Pinocchio (Mokku) is characterized as having many character faults which he must learn to overcome in order to be worthy of being granted humanity. Some of these character faults include selfishness, rudeness, insensitivity, indolence, obstinacy, over- trusting, self-pity, stupidity, disobedience, compulsive lying, arrogance, greed, cowardice, recklessness, cruelty, foolishness and an inability to learn from mistakes. Throughout the entire series Pinocchio (Mokku), partly due to his own delinquency and repetitive disobedience, must undergo other costly ordeals of hardship and pain in which he is continuously tormented, persecuted, bullied, humiliated, tricked, ridiculed, ostracised, beaten, downtrodden and subjected to degrading and inhumane treatment. Its plain depiction of the austere reality of what it would be like to be literally subhuman growing up in a world of danger and hardship, makes this another good example of traditional Japanese stories, which teach moral observance through tough endurance. (Source: Wikipedia)
Akadou Suzunosuke
TV / 52 eps / Spring 1972 / Manga
A young swordsman finds himself involved in a plot to overthrow the shogunate. (Source: AniDB)
Mahoutsukai Chappy
TV / 39 eps / Spring 1972 / Unknown
Chappy's story is much like Mahou Tsukai Sally (Little Witch Sally). Chappy becoming sick of the old customs of her people, left the Land of Magic for the human world. Soon her family sees how much she has in the other realm that they decided to join her new home. Chappy is known for being the first witch to use a wand. Her special chant is "Abura Mahariku Maharita Kabura. Mahou Tsukai Chappy is the fifth magical girl anime in history. (Source: Wikipedia)
My Dear Coco
TV / 13 eps / Summer 1972 / Manga
A young woman aims to become a famous fashion designer. (Source: AniDB)
Muumin (1972)
TV / 52 eps / Winter 1972 / Book
A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.
にんぎょうげき
TV_SHORT / 510 eps / Spring 1956 / OTHER
Puppet-animated show made for elementary school students in the lower grades with the aim of teaching children life lessons and morals while also nurturing healthy imagination. It adapts a wide array of stories; originating from foreign folktales, comtemporary fairytales and classic books.<br> The name originally was Puppet Show (人形劇) but in 1966 it was changed to "Ningyougeki" in hiragana.
Mrs. Sazae
TV / Fall 1969 / 4-koma manga
The main character is a mother named Sazae-san. She lives in a house with her husband, her kids and her parents. The show is the ultimate family program and tends to follow traditional themes. Think of this show as the Japanese equivalent to "The Partridge Family" and you'll get a good feel for this show's atmosphere. Don't expect to see things like violence, swearing, kung-fu action or magical girls. The plots are more like "Today, Sazae-san goes to the new mall and gets lost". Such "boring" plotlines and the simplistic art are often a turn-off to non-Japanese audiences, but most Japanese find the show incredibly good. As a result, it continues to be one of the top ratings grabbers on TV and is one of the few anime that is considered "acceptable" by adults. (Source: AniDB)
Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen
TV / 39 eps / Winter 1972 / Unknown
Moonlight Mask's identity has always been a mystery (which is why the Moonlight Mask persona is credited as being played by "?" in the original series). Decked out in white tights, white & red cape, white scarf, yellow gloves & boots, dark glasses, face cloth and Indian-style turban (pinned with a "moon" ornament), Moonlight Mask is armed with a whip, two six-shooters, shuriken and moon-shaped boomerangs. He also rides a motorcycle. However, only audiences know that Moonlight Mask could very well be detective Juurou Iwai who seems to disappear from his friends before the caped crusader rides to the rescue in his motorcycle! Even his comical assistant Gorohachi Fukuro, his friend Inspector Matsuda, and children Shigeru, Kaboko and Fujiko are oblivious to Iwai's secret identity. (Source: Wikipedia)
Sekai Monoshiri Ryoko
TV / 1006 eps / Fall 1971 / Unknown
An educational documentary series that depicts a variety of real life places around the world in short 5 minute segments. The series aired Monday through Saturday. (Source: AniDB)
Shin Obake no Q-tarou
TV / 70 eps / Fall 1971 / Unknown
New misadventures of the dimwitted ghost Q-Tarou. (Source: AniDB)
