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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976)
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is a drama, adventure and historical anime produced by Nippon Animation that first aired January 4, 1976 on Fuji Television. The series runs 52 episodes, about 24 minutes each. It is based on Heart and From the Apennines to the Andes.
Of the 83 Nippon Animation titles in this guide, this is the 7th by release date (the catalogue spans 1975 to 2025). 2 other drama anime premiered in 1976, among them Piccolino no Bōken and Candy Candy. It was directed by Isao Takahata, who also directed Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko and Anne of Green Gables.
| Original title | 母をたずねて三千里 |
|---|---|
| Type | Anime |
| First aired | January 4, 1976 |
| Ended | December 26, 1976 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Runtime | 24 min |
| Studio | Nippon Animation |
| Director | Isao Takahata |
| Network | Fuji Television |
| Genres | drama, adventure and historical |
Related works
- Heart Based on
- From the Apennines to the Andes Based on
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