

The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli
Season 1
Created by: Kimio Yabuki
Network: TV Tokyo
Season aired: 1989-10-02
Overview
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.
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Episodes · 52

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

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 his prey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Lone Wolf Visitor
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.

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

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

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

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

Human Being
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.

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

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

The Other Jungle
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.

Going Back to My Own Jungle
A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.

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

The Waterfront Truce
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.

The “Dreaded” Came
Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.

The Pride of a Hero
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.

Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart
Lala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.

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

Peace in Seeonee Forest
Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.

No Leader
Akela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.

Mother's Determination
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.

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

The Victory Song By All
Mowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.










