Yoshio Takeuchi
Director
Oishinbo (1988)
Season 1
The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.
Released Oct. 17, 1988
Episode 26 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Seinen, Anime: Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.workplace, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.seinen, tmdb.anime, tmdb.working-life, imdb.food + 24 more, imdb.anime, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.cooking, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.critic-as-protagonist, imdb.critic, imdb.gourmet, imdb.food-critic, imdb.female-journalist, imdb.jaded, imdb.male-protagonist, imdb.culinary-journalist, imdb.jaded-worldview, imdb.journalist, imdb.in-love-with-a-co-worker, imdb.pretty-female-journalist, imdb.male-female-partners-relationship, imdb.partners, imdb.son-hates-father, imdb.father-son-relationship, imdb.in-love-with-one-s-co-worker, imdb.in-love-with-one-s-partner, imdb.cynicism, imdb.cynic
Production Companies: Shin-Ei Animation
Network: tv asahi
S1E1 - The Ultimate Menu
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Oct. 17, 1988, midnight
S1E2 - Father VS Son
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Oct. 24, 1988, midnight
S1E3 - Fresh Vegetables
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Oct. 31, 1988, midnight
S1E4 - Fresh Fish
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Nov. 7, 1988, midnight
S1E5 - Thick Soba Broth
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Nov. 14, 1988, midnight
S1E6 - The Phantom Fish
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Nov. 21, 1988, midnight
S1E7 - The Magic of Charcoal
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Nov. 28, 1988, midnight
S1E8 - An Odd Dinner Date
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Dec. 5, 1988, midnight
S1E9 - The Heart of Sushi
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Dec. 12, 1988, midnight
S1E10 - The Rules of Cooking
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Dec. 19, 1988, midnight
S1E11 - The Power of Clay Pots
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Jan. 9, 1989, midnight
S1E12 - The Secret of Stock
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Jan. 16, 1989, midnight
S1E13 - The Value of Labor
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Jan. 23, 1989, midnight
S1E14 - The Champion's Favourite Food
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Jan. 30, 1989, midnight
S1E15 - Japanese Curry
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Feb. 6, 1989, midnight
S1E16 - The Power of Open Flames
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Feb. 13, 1989, midnight
S1E17 - A Hospitable Heart
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Feb. 20, 1989, midnight
S1E18 - Freshness and Speed
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Feb. 27, 1989, midnight
S1E19 - Love and Ice Cream
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March 6, 1989, midnight
S1E20 - Expanding Horizons
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March 13, 1989, midnight
S1E21 - Knife Basics
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March 20, 1989, midnight
S1E22 - Terms of a Chef
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March 27, 1989, midnight
S1E23 - Flavor of Gyuunabe
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April 10, 1989, midnight
S1E24 - Chuka Soba's Life
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April 24, 1989, midnight
S1E25 - Memory of the Tongue
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May 1, 1989, midnight
S1E26 - A Reason Not to Eat
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May 8, 1989, midnight
S1E27 - Battle of the Whales Part 1
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May 15, 1989, midnight
S1E28 - Battle of the Whales Part 2
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May 22, 1989, midnight
S1E29 - Wisdom of the Trip
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May 29, 1989, midnight
S1E30 - Elasticity of Udon
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June 5, 1989, midnight
S1E31 - Home of the Ayu
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June 12, 1989, midnight
S1E32 - Hamburger Ingredients
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June 19, 1989, midnight
S1E33 - Dish Made by the Bride
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June 26, 1989, midnight
S1E34 - Awabi Zukushi
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July 3, 1989, midnight
S1E35 - Longing for Pork Cutlet
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July 10, 1989, midnight
S1E36 - Soup and Noodles
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July 17, 1989, midnight
S1E37 - Garlic Power
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July 24, 1989, midnight
S1E38 - Beer and Edamame
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July 31, 1989, midnight
S1E39 - The Taste at the Hottest Moment
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Aug. 14, 1989, midnight
S1E40 - Midsummer Ice
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Aug. 21, 1989, midnight
S1E41 - The Ideal Technique
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Aug. 28, 1989, midnight
S1E42 - Soy and Nigari
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Sept. 18, 1989, midnight
S1E43 - The Aroma of Aodake
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Sept. 25, 1989, midnight
S1E44 - The Beauty of Women
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Oct. 17, 1989, midnight
S1E45 - Showdown in Hong Kong Part 1
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Oct. 24, 1989, midnight
S1E46 - Showdown in Hong Kong Part 2
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Oct. 31, 1989, midnight
S1E47 - Egg Yolk and White
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Nov. 7, 1989, midnight
S1E48 - Mother's Apple
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Nov. 14, 1989, midnight
S1E49 - The Power of Beef
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Nov. 21, 1989, midnight
S1E50 - The Ultimate Manners
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Nov. 28, 1989, midnight
S1E51 - Lemons and Health
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Dec. 5, 1989, midnight
S1E52 - The Charm of Fish
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Dec. 12, 1989, midnight
S1E53 - Candy and Dream
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Dec. 19, 1989, midnight
S1E54 - Tokyo-style Zoni
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Jan. 9, 1990, midnight
S1E55 - Mystery of Soy Sauce
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Jan. 16, 1990, midnight
S1E56 - Yum Cha
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Jan. 23, 1990, midnight
S1E57 - Fond de Veau
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Jan. 30, 1990, midnight
S1E58 - Music of Hometown
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Feb. 6, 1990, midnight
S1E59 - Friends of Rice
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Feb. 13, 1990, midnight
S1E60 - Effort in Kimchi
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Feb. 20, 1990, midnight
S1E61 - Emergency Food
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Feb. 27, 1990, midnight
S1E62 - The Red of the Earth
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March 6, 1990, midnight
S1E63 - Natto of Love
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March 13, 1990, midnight
S1E64 - Salad and Beauty
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March 20, 1990, midnight
S1E65 - Boke and Tsukkomi
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April 24, 1990, midnight
S1E66 - Wankata Test
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May 1, 1990, midnight
S1E67 - Boxer's Pain
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May 8, 1990, midnight
S1E68 - Tamago and Frying Pan
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May 22, 1990, midnight
S1E69 - Reunion bowl
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May 29, 1990, midnight
S1E70 - Brown Rice VS White Rice
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June 12, 1990, midnight
S1E71 - Fish Without Bones
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June 19, 1990, midnight
S1E72 - Gum Substitute
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July 3, 1990, midnight
S1E73 - The Flower of Tofu
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July 10, 1990, midnight
S1E74 - Black Sashimi
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July 24, 1990, midnight
S1E75 - Seafood of the Northern Sea
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Aug. 14, 1990, midnight
S1E76 - The Charm of the Smell
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Sept. 11, 1990, midnight
S1E77 - The Specialty of the Cottage
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Sept. 18, 1990, midnight
S1E78 - Ultimate Menu VS Supreme Menu
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Oct. 16, 1990, midnight
S1E79 - Ultimate VS Supreme, the Ability with Yolk
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Oct. 23, 1990, midnight
S1E80 - Perseverance and Wild Yam
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Oct. 30, 1990, midnight
S1E81 - The Gift of the Sea Breeze
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Nov. 6, 1990, midnight
S1E82 - Ultimate VS Supreme, the Live Rice
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Nov. 13, 1990, midnight
S1E83 - Ultimate VS Supreme Battle!! Vegetable Edition
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Nov. 20, 1990, midnight
S1E84 - An Ugly Fish
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Nov. 27, 1990, midnight
S1E85 - The Warmth of an Ordinary Town
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Dec. 4, 1990, midnight
S1E86 - The Table of a Family
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Dec. 11, 1990, midnight
S1E87 - Intriguing Karaage
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Dec. 18, 1990, midnight
S1E88 - Osechi and Bride
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Jan. 8, 1991, midnight
S1E89 - Ultimate VS Supreme, the Spring of Gyoza
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Jan. 15, 1991, midnight
S1E90 - Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Gyoza Edition
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Jan. 22, 1991, midnight
S1E91 - The Delicacy of Midwinter
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Jan. 29, 1991, midnight
S1E92 - The Agony of the European Restaurant
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Feb. 5, 1991, midnight
S1E93 - Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 1
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Feb. 12, 1991, midnight
S1E94 - Ultimate VS Supreme, Rays and Sharks Part 2
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Feb. 19, 1991, midnight
S1E95 - A Passing Porridge
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Feb. 26, 1991, midnight
S1E96 - The Taste of Edo
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March 5, 1991, midnight
S1E97 - Grandma's Adventure
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March 12, 1991, midnight
S1E98 - Is the food three generations?
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March 19, 1991, midnight
S1E99 - Dad's Korokke
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April 23, 1991, midnight
S1E100 - A Luxurious Meal
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April 30, 1991, midnight
S1E101 - Bean Sprouts
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May 7, 1991, midnight
S1E102 - Donburi VS Norimaki
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May 21, 1991, midnight
S1E103 - Gourmet Oriented
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May 28, 1991, midnight
S1E104 - Skills of the Second Generation
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June 4, 1991, midnight
S1E105 - Pasta After Five Years
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June 11, 1991, midnight
S1E106 - Nostalgia Dish
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June 18, 1991, midnight
S1E107 - Sea Pine Mushroom Rice
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June 25, 1991, midnight
S1E108 - The Rain of Umeboshi
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July 2, 1991, midnight
S1E109 - Toji and Water
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July 9, 1991, midnight
S1E110 - Mild Vinegar
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July 16, 1991, midnight
S1E111 - Cooking Skills and Painting Skills
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July 23, 1991, midnight
S1E112 - The Heart of Hojicha
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July 30, 1991, midnight
S1E113 - Cool Breeze Somen
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Aug. 13, 1991, midnight
S1E114 - Aged Liquor
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Sept. 3, 1991, midnight
S1E115 - The Secret of Spices
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Sept. 17, 1991, midnight
S1E116 - New Project
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Oct. 15, 1991, midnight
S1E117 - Prohibited Bird
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Oct. 22, 1991, midnight
S1E118 - The Spirit of Challenge
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Oct. 29, 1991, midnight
S1E119 - Japanese Roots
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Nov. 5, 1991, midnight
S1E120 - Jumbo Chawanmushi
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Nov. 12, 1991, midnight
S1E121 - Life and Bowls
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Nov. 19, 1991, midnight
S1E122 - Spicy Mentaiko
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Nov. 26, 1991, midnight
S1E123 - Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle! Spaghetti
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Dec. 3, 1991, midnight
S1E124 - An Embarrassing Dish
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Dec. 10, 1991, midnight
S1E125 - New Year's Udon
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Dec. 17, 1991, midnight
S1E126 - The Porgy Inside the Porgy
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Jan. 7, 1992, midnight
S1E127 - Two Bridal Candidates
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Jan. 14, 1992, midnight
S1E128 - The True Value of Kajiki
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Jan. 21, 1992, midnight
S1E129 - Pizza and Yokozuna
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Jan. 28, 1992, midnight
S1E130 - The Spirit of the Sardine
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Feb. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E131 - Ultimate VS Supreme, Battle of Sweets!
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Feb. 11, 1992, midnight
S1E132 - The Gift of the Sun
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Feb. 18, 1992, midnight
S1E133 - The Crab and the Monkey
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Feb. 25, 1992, midnight
S1E134 - Sole and Flatfish
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March 3, 1992, midnight
S1E135 - The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 1
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March 10, 1992, midnight
S1E136 - The Ultimate Wedding Reception Part 2
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March 17, 1992, midnight
Network: tv asahi
Episode Runtime: 26 min.
Season Runtime: 3536 min.
Released: Oct. 17, 1988
Last Air Date: March 17, 1992, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG
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