Japanese Folklore Tales
Air Date: 1/3/1975
Imdb: tt1149612
Popularity: 39.896
Vote: 9/10 (1)
Last Aired: 4/1/1995 12:00:00AM
Next Aired:
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 - Info
Networks: tv asahi, TBS

Overview: "Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi" was a series running from 1975 to 1994 (with a short stop) in japanese tv. Each episode contained 1 to 3 short folk tales from the rich tradition of Japanese storytelling. Ghosts, samurai, goddesses, famous doomed romances, wandering heroes, legendary creatures, mysterious magical visitors... all presented in a simple cartoon style which varies from silly to quite charming.