The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli

Storyline

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.

First Aired

1989-10-02
Last Aired

1990-10-29
Creator

Kimio Yabuki
Genre

Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids
Seasons

1
Episodes

52
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

TV Tokyo

Keywords:

jungle orphan wolves mogli

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Season 1

1. The Jungle Book

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

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

24mins 1989-10-02

2. 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...More

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

24mins 1989-10-09

3. Alexander's Son

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

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

24mins 1989-10-16

4. The Jungle Law

Mowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela ...More

Mowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela insists on hunting the weaker prey.Less

24mins 1989-10-23

5. The New Friends

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

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

24mins 1989-10-30

6. Solitary Kichi

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

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

24mins 1989-11-06

7. The Cold Fang

When Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warning...More

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

24mins 1989-11-13

8. Sorry Baloo

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

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

24mins 1989-11-20

9. More Precious than the Law

Mowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for ...More

Mowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for breaking the law of the pack.Less

24mins 1989-11-27

10. The Lone Wolf Visitor

An old lone wolf claiming to have been a good friend of Alexander's joins the pack. Meanwhile, food fr...More

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.Less

24mins 1989-12-04

11. The Devil in the Mind

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

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

24mins 1989-12-11

12. Adventurous Journey

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

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

24mins 1989-12-18

13. The Hero's Return

Vermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns...More

Vermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns of Alexander's death.Less

24mins 1989-12-25

14. The Cold Bed

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

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

24mins 1990-01-08

15. Human Being

While Mowgli is being rescued from Shere Khan and the monkeys, three men arrive to search for buried t...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-01-15

16. The Damaged Heart

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

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

24mins 1990-01-22

17. Goodbye Mother

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

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

24mins 1990-01-29

18. The Other Jungle

After walking for some time in an unfamiliar area, Mowgli falls into a trap dug in the ground. Meanwhi...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-02-05

19. Going Back to My Own Jungle

A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolv...More

A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.Less

24mins 1990-02-12

20. Mowgli's Lair

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

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

24mins 1990-02-19

21. The Waterfront Truce

A drought has hit the jungle, and Hathi the elephant invokes the "water truce," forbidding any animal ...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-02-26

22. The “Dreaded” Came

Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by ...More

Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.Less

24mins 1990-03-05

23. The Pride of a Hero

While hunting, Mowgli helps free a deer from a trap instead of taking advantage of its situation and k...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-03-12

24. Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart

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

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

24mins 1990-03-19

25. Bunto the Stray Wolf

Bunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his ...More

Bunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his presence.Less

24mins 1990-03-26

26. Peace in Seeonee Forest

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

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

24mins 1990-04-02

27. No Leader

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

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

24mins 1990-04-09

28. Mother's Determination

Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle is still in the jungle, and is planning to usurp Akela's lead...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-04-16

29. Look for the Bad Guys

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

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

24mins 1990-04-23

30. The Victory Song By All

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

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

24mins 1990-04-30

31. Birth of a New Boss

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

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

24mins 1990-05-07

32. Mowgli's Red Flower

While searching for medicinal plants to treat Bagheera's wounds, Mowgli runs into the man who had save...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-05-14

33. Human Speech is Beautiful

Mowgli begins to visit Jumeirah more frequently, who teaches the boy to speak the human language. Mean...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-05-21

34. Mowgli Goes to the Village

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

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

24mins 1990-05-28

35. Want to Know Human Being

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

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

24mins 1990-06-04

36. The Lying Human Being

Buldeo, the evil hunter of the village, and Ganshum's grandfather, tells his outraged fellow villagers...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-06-11

37. Tears Before the Battle

In order to avenge his wolf father, Alexander, Mowgli is determined to kill Shere Khan with a dagger a...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-06-18

38. The Decisive Battle

Akela's plan of attack against Shere Khan calls on Mowgli to play a decisive role: the boy will be the...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-06-25

39. Good Bye Meshua

Mowgli is ordered by Buldeo to bring Shere Khan’s corpse into the village to prove that he has not bee...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-07-02

40. The Dhole Invasion

Chil the eagle, warns the animals of the Seeonee forest that a terrible calamity awaits them: an invas...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-07-09

41. 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 ...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-07-30

42. Longing to Meet Meshua

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

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

24mins 1990-08-13

43. Help Mowgli

A mongoose called Rikki tells Mowgli that after Buldeo vented his rage on Mowgli's adopted family, tha...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-08-20

44. 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 ...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-08-27

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, an...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-09-03

46. To the Town of Khanhiwara

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

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

24mins 1990-09-10

47. The Great Escape Operation

Mowgli is sold by Riswan to John J. Hargreaves, an intermediary who supplies animals for circuses. Dur...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-09-17

48. Voice Calling Mowgli

Mowgli misses Jumeirah and thinks about her all the time, but he is distracted by the arrival of a her...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-09-24

49. 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 hi...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-10-08

50. 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 d...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-10-15

51. Meets Meshua

Mowgli is reunited with Jumeirah and her family after saving Jumeirah from some rambunctious monkeys, ...More

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.Less

24mins 1990-10-22

52. A Word to Mowgli

Mowgli decides to leave the jungle, but before going to live in the village with Jumeirah and her fami...More

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 himLess