Marco Polo's Adventures
Marco Polo no Boken
Animation Kikou: Marco Polo no Bouken
Genres
- Adventure
Tags
all 10- ArtsClassic Literature79
- SceneForeign79
- Slice of LifeFamily Life79
- OtherTravel79
- TechnicalMixed Media79
- DramaComing of Age79
- TechnicalNon-fiction79
- OtherBiographical79
- TimeHistorical60
- DemographicShounen60
Genres: Adventure. Tags: Classic Literature, Foreign, Family Life, Travel, Mixed Media, Coming of Age, Non-fiction, Biographical, Historical, Shounen.
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Episode Progress
Complete43 / 43 episodes aired
All 43 episodes available
- Premiered
- Spring 1979
- Aired
- Apr 7, 1979 – Apr 5, 1980
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 19:30:00
- Duration
- 20 min
- Time to Complete
- 14h 20m
- Rating
- G - All Ages
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
jaアニメーション紀行 マルコ・ポーロの冒険
en-x-romajiAnimation Kikou: Marco Polo no Bouken
enAnimation Kikou Marco Polo
enAnimated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures.
enLe avventure di Marco Polo
enMarco Polo no Boken
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo leaves his home in Venice on a trip to the little-known country of "Yuan", in the company of his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. Their mission is to deliver the sacred oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to the Kublai.
Synopsis
This was an animated documentary on Marco Polo, mixed in with live-action footage. 43 episodes were broadcast on NHK from 1979 to 1980, but only the first and last episodes survive. While the cel animation was shot on film, post-production and editing were done on videotapes (normal for NHK programs), which have since been wiped. (Source: Cartoon Research) In 2021, NHK announced that they had succ
This was an animated documentary on Marco Polo, mixed in with live-action footage. 43 episodes were broadcast on NHK from 1979 to 1980, but only the first and last episodes survive. While the cel animation was shot on film, post-production and editing were done on videotapes (normal for NHK programs), which have since been wiped. (Source: Cartoon Research) In 2021, NHK announced that they had successfully collected recordings of all 43 episodes from viewers and individuals involved with the show. NHK began a complete re-broadcast of the show on April 5, 2025. (Source: NHK)
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This was an animated documentary on Marco Polo, mixed in with live-action footage. 43 episodes were broadcast on NHK from 1979 to 1980, but only the first and last episodes survive. While the cel animation was shot on film, post-production and editing were done on videotapes (normal for NHK programs), which have since been wiped. (Source: Cartoon Research) In 2021, NHK announced that they had succ
This was an animated documentary on Marco Polo, mixed in with live-action footage. 43 episodes were broadcast on NHK from 1979 to 1980, but only the first and last episodes survive. While the cel animation was shot on film, post-production and editing were done on videotapes (normal for NHK programs), which have since been wiped. (Source: Cartoon Research) In 2021, NHK announced that they had successfully collected recordings of all 43 episodes from viewers and individuals involved with the show. NHK began a complete re-broadcast of the show on April 5, 2025. (Source: NHK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Marco Polo's Adventures have?
Marco Polo's Adventures has a total of 43 episodes.
Where can I watch Marco Polo's Adventures?
Marco Polo's Adventures is a standalone entry in its franchise, and information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided.
Is Marco Polo's Adventures suitable for all ages?
Yes, Marco Polo's Adventures is rated G, which is suitable for all ages.
What is Marco Polo's Adventures about?
Marco Polo's Adventures follows seventeen-year-old Marco Polo as he travels to the country of 'Yuan' with his father and uncle to deliver sacred oil and a letter from the Pope to Kublai.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Spring 1979
- Aired
- Apr 7, 1979 – Apr 5, 1980
- Broadcast
- Saturday · 19:30:00
- Episodes
- 43 / 43
- Duration
- 20 min
- Time to Complete
- 14h 20m
- Rating
- G - All Ages
- Studio
- Madhouse
Alternative Titles
jaアニメーション紀行 マルコ・ポーロの冒険
en-x-romajiAnimation Kikou: Marco Polo no Bouken
enAnimation Kikou Marco Polo
enAnimated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures.
enLe avventure di Marco Polo
enMarco Polo no Boken
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