Yoko Matsuoka
Sarutobi Sasuke
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke (1979)
Season 1
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke is a 24-episode anime series about the young Sarutobi Sasuke, a legendary ninja. It was first aired from October 9, 1979, to April 29, 1980 on Tokyo 12 Channel, and was later dubbed in several languages. The whole 24-episode run was aired in many European and Arabic countries. It is best known to the American fans as Ninja, The Wonder Boy: a highly edited, highly condensed feature-length version of this series. This version, dubbed in English, was produced by Jim Terry Productions of Force Five fame. The names of several characters were changed, with Sarutobi Sasuke becoming "Duke Hayakawa", his female companion Sakura being changed to "Blossom", and the villain Devilman became "Dragon."
Released Oct. 9, 1979
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Supernatural
Keywords: imdb.magic, imdb.ninja, imdb.anime-animation, tmdb.anime, imdb.original-anime, imdb.edo-period, imdb.based-on-folklore + 9 more, imdb.based-on-legend, imdb.sarutobi-sasuke-character, imdb.asia, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.17th-century, imdb.east-asia, imdb.tokugawa-shogunate, imdb.japan, imdb.character-name-in-title
Production Companies: Tokyo Channel 12 Television Ltd., KnacK
Network: Tokyo Channel 12
S1E1 - Calling On The Monkey
Oct. 9, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - The Large Serpent
Oct. 16, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - The Ching Hai Anger
Oct. 23, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - The Secret Weapons
Oct. 30, 1979, midnight
S1E5 - The Large Spider Kunoichi
Nov. 6, 1979, midnight
S1E6 - Air Ninjas
Nov. 13, 1979, midnight
S1E7 - Ninja Monster Janomegasa
Nov. 20, 1979, midnight
S1E8 - Sasuke Deceived By The Ninja Girl
Nov. 27, 1979, midnight
S1E9 - Danger From The Sea
Dec. 4, 1979, midnight
S1E10 - The Onikobe Hill Decision
Dec. 18, 1979, midnight
S1E11 - The Three Brothers
Jan. 6, 1980, midnight
S1E12 - Battle of Jigokudani
Jan. 8, 1980, midnight
S1E13 - Mummy witchcraft
Jan. 15, 1980, midnight
S1E14 - Water Witchcraft
Jan. 22, 1980, midnight
S1E15 - The Frightening Vampires
Jan. 29, 1980, midnight
S1E16 - The Magic Flute
Feb. 5, 1980, midnight
S1E17 - The Field Races
Feb. 12, 1980, midnight
S1E18 - The Mirror Of Fear
Feb. 19, 1980, midnight
S1E19 - Sasuke Is Two People
Feb. 26, 1980, midnight
S1E20 - Demon Clowns
March 4, 1980, midnight
S1E21 - The Invisible Enemy
March 18, 1980, midnight
S1E22 - Beauty And The Beast
April 1, 1980, midnight
S1E23 - Hometown Of Tears
April 3, 1980, midnight
S1E24 - The Next Day, Sasuke Farewell
April 15, 1980, midnight
Network: Tokyo Channel 12
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 576 min.
Released: Oct. 9, 1979
Last Air Date: April 15, 1980, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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