Belle and Sebastian (Japanese TV series) facts for kids
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Cover art from the DVD release
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Quick facts for kids 名犬ジョリィ(Meiken Jorī) |
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| Genre | Historical |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Keiji Hayakawa |
| Studio | MK Company Visual 80 Toho |
| Network | NHK |
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| Original run | April 7, 1981 – June 22, 1982 |
| Episodes | 52 |
Belle and Sebastian (名犬ジョリィ, Meiken Jorī, Jolie the famous dog) is a popular anime TV show. It's based on the 1965 book Belle et Sébastien by French writer Cécile Aubry. The show first aired in Japan on the NHK network from April 7, 1981, to June 22, 1982.
There are 52 episodes in total. The show was made by MK Company, Visual 80 Productions, and Toho Company, Ltd.. Toshiyuki Kashiwakura was the main writer. Shuichi Seki designed the characters.
Belle and Sebastian was shown in France and Japan in 1981. The American TV channel Nickelodeon started showing it in 1984. In the United Kingdom, it aired on Children's BBC in 1989 and 1990.
Many people who worked on this anime also worked on Nippon Animation's World Masterpiece Theater shows. Because of this, Belle and Sebastian feels similar to those series.
The show has been shown in many countries outside Japan. It has been dubbed (voices changed to another language) and subtitled (words shown on screen) into English and many other languages. Eileen Opatut wrote the English script. Synchro-Quebec in Montreal did the English voice acting.
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Story of Belle and Sebastian
The series follows the exciting adventures of a young boy named Sebastian. He lives in a small village in Southern France, high up in the mountains. Sebastian has no friends because other kids tease him. They make fun of him for not having a mother.
One day, Sebastian meets a kind white dog. This dog is a Pyrenean Mountain Dog. People have wrongly accused her of attacking others. Sebastian names her Belle, and they quickly become best friends.
To save Belle from being put down, Sebastian leaves his adoptive family. He runs away to Spain with Belle and his tiny dog, Poochie. They have many adventures. They try to avoid the police while searching for Sebastian's long-lost mother.
Main Characters
Sebastian
Sebastian is a 9-year-old boy. He lives in a French village near the mountains. He was born on St. Sebastian's day, which is how he got his name. Since he was a baby, he has lived with his adoptive grandfather, Cecil. He also lives with Anne-Marie, Cecil's real granddaughter.
Sebastian is kind and full of energy. However, the other children tease him because he doesn't have a real mother. Sebastian really wants to find his mother. He also longs to have a true friend.
Belle
Belle is a very large white Pyrenean Mountain Dog. Her name in the Japanese version is "Jolie." She ran away into the French countryside. Belle is gentle and warm-hearted. But when she tries to help people, they often misunderstand her actions.
Because of these misunderstandings, people call her "The White Monster." The police are always trying to catch her.
Poochie
Poochie is a small puppy. He often rides around in Sebastian's pocket. Poochie barks a lot and sometimes gets into trouble. But he is a loyal friend to both Sebastian and Belle.
Cecil
Cecil took Sebastian in when he was a baby. He acts as Sebastian's adoptive grandfather. Cecil is a loving guide. He teaches Sebastian everything he knows about the mountains and the wild.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie is Cecil's biological granddaughter. She has helped take care of Sebastian since he was born. She sees herself as his mother, even though she's more like an older sister. She cares for him deeply. However, she can sometimes be too protective and a bit strict.
Paul
Paul is Anne-Marie's older brother. He is a soldier in the mountain army.
Isabel
Isabel is Sebastian's real mother. She is a traveling Romani woman. She went against her people's traditions by marrying someone from outside their group. Her husband died before Sebastian was born. She secretly had Sebastian in the mountains. She promised to come back for him when her people could understand her choices.
Sarah
Sarah is a sick and lonely little girl. Sebastian meets her in Spain during his journey. Both Sebastian and Sarah want friends their own age. They quickly become close. We learn that Sarah celebrates her 9th birthday during the series.
Sarah's father is very rich and gives her everything she wants. But the only thing that truly makes Sarah happy is having a good friend. She helps Sebastian many times during his journey. It is suggested that Sebastian and Sarah grow up and marry, with Belle still by their side.
Dr. Phillips
Dr. Phillips is a local doctor in Sebastian's village. He is also Anne-Marie's boyfriend.
Mr. Albert
Mr. Albert is Sarah's father. He is a rich man and well-respected. He doesn't like dogs at first. But he slowly starts to like Belle and Poochie after they help Sarah get better. His love for his daughter makes him willing to help Sebastian and Belle. We later find out he has admired Isabel for a long time. He even sent her red roses in Barcelona. It is hinted that he and Isabel might start a relationship.
Robert and Maria
Robert and Maria are servants in Mr. Albert's home. Robert is the butler and sometimes drives. Maria is the housekeeper. They seem to like each other but don't want to admit it.
The Carlos Company
The Carlos Company is a group of gypsies. Sebastian's mother, Isabel, travels with them. Isabel is their main performer because she is beautiful and sings wonderfully. She also makes and fixes the company's costumes. She even makes Anne-Marie a wedding dress.
Hernandez and Fernandez
Hernandez and Fernandez are two bad guys who keep showing up. They try to catch Belle to become famous, rich, and popular.
Oscar
Oscar is a traveling performer. He shows his strength by breaking chains wrapped around his body. Johnny is Oscar's son and also a performer. Johnny is good at balance and agility, not strength. They used to be part of the Carlos Company. Oscar still cares for Isabel and has her photo in his trunk. He doesn't want to give it away at first because it's very special to him.
Inspector Garcia
Inspector Garcia is a Spanish police officer. He is always chasing Belle and Sebastian. He is a bit heavy-set and has a thin mustache.
Officer Martin
Officer Martin is Inspector Garcia's helper. He is a very clumsy man.
Costello
Costello is the head of the Spanish Border Guards. He looks a lot like Fidel Castro.
Episodes
The Belle and Sebastian TV series has 52 episodes. Each episode tells a part of Sebastian and Belle's journey. Here are some of the episode titles:
| # | Episode Name | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Belle Meets Sebastian" "走れ！ ピレネーに向かって" (Japanese: Hashire! Pirēne ni mukatte) |
April 1, 1981 |
| 2 | "The Hunt for Belle" "避難小屋の謎" (Japanese: Hinangoya no nazo) |
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| 3 | "A Night in the Mountains" "Iwayama no ichiya" (Japanese: 岩山の一夜) |
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| 4 | "The Journey Begins" "Unmei no dai chōyaku" (Japanese: 運命の大跳躍) |
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| 5 | "Escaping Smugglers" "Mitsuyu koya karano dasshutsu" (Japanese: 密輸小屋からの脱出) |
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| 6 | "A Visit to Jail" "Kiki sukū chīsa na te" (Japanese: 危機救う小さな手) |
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| 7 | "Meeting Sarah" "Inu kirai no keiji" (Japanese: 犬嫌いの刑事) |
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| 8 | "A Promise to Sarah" "Yūhi no ōtaki kudari" (Japanese: 夕陽の大滝下り) |
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| 9 | "Farewell to Sarah" "Sayonara no okurimono" (Japanese: さよならの贈り物) |
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| 10 | "The Case of the Missing Sheep" "Bokujō no dorobō taiji" (Japanese: 牧場の泥棒退治) |
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| 11 | "Puppy Love" "Kuzure kojō no bōken" (崩れ古城の冒険) |
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| 12 | "Operation Substitute" "Kae tama daisakusen" (Japanese: 替え玉大作戦) |
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| 13 | "The Runaway Car" "Hoshizora no Shanderiya" (Japanese: 星空のシャンデリヤ) |
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| 14 | "An Act of Bravery" "Yūki aru sōsaku" (Japanese: 勇気ある捜索) |
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| 15 | "Billy the Kid Bank Robber" "Ginkō gyangu no yūjō" (Japanese: 銀行ギャングの友情) |
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| 16 | "The Old Man By the Sea" "Ojī-san no umi" (Japanese: おじいさんの海) |
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| 17 | "Phantoms on a Ship" "Rokuni atta yūreisen" (Japanese: 陸に上った幽霊船) |
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| 18 | "Smuggled on Board" "Nigedase hatsu kōkai" (Japanese: 逃げ出せ初航海) |
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| 19 | "The Secret of the Castle Ghost" "Yūrei no sumu kojō" (Japanese: 幽霊の棲む古城) |
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| 20 | "The Ghost's Revenge" "Yūrei no gyakushū" (Japanese: 幽霊の逆襲) |
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| 21 | "Kidnapped" "Nin sarai no wana" (Japanese: 人さらいのわな) |
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| 22 | "Chased by the Desperados" "Kesshi no hijōsen toppa" (Japanese: 決死の非常線突破) |
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| 23 | "Mistaken Identities" "Mei hanji notakurami" (Japanese: 名判事のたくらみ) |
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| 24 | "Double Crossed" "Mama wo shitteru tejinashi" (Japanese: ママを知ってる手品師) |
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| 25 | "Meeting at the Mountain" "Hashire! mama no motoni" (Japanese: 走れ！ママのもとに) |
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| 26 | "Isabel's Scarf" "Sukāfu ni takushita saikai" (Japanese: スカーフに託した再会) |
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| 27 | "Three Sisters" "Honō no nakano ma inu" (Japanese: 炎の中の魔犬) |
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| 28 | "Building a New Home" "Chīsa na oyakata dai katsuyaku" (Japanese: 小さな親方大活躍) |
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| 29 | "Belle and Sebastian are Separated" "Ūnmei no tansen ressha" (Japanese: 運命の単線列車) |
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| 30 | "It's a Boy!" "Kusari no mama no tōbō" (Japanese: くさりのままの逃亡) |
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| 31 | "Reunited at Last" "Dakuryū wo koete" (Japanese: 濁流をこえて) |
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| 32 | "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" "Mama no shashin" (Japanese: ママの写真) |
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| 33 | "Sebastian Loses His Best Friend" "Uragitta Jorī" (Japanese: うらぎったジョリィ) |
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| 34 | "Come Back to Me!" "Modore boku no teni" (Japanese: もどれぼくの手に) |
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| 35 | "One Mistake After Another" "Oni keibu to bijin hikōshi" (Japanese: 鬼警部と美人飛行士) |
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| 36 | "Poisoned!" "Mōdoku gahisomuhora ana" (Japanese: 猛毒がひそむほら穴) |
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| 37 | "The Big Sleep" "Tobe! kibō no sora he" (Japanese: 飛べ！希望の空へ) |
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| 38 | "Mom Didn't Forget Me" "Mama ha, yappari suteki dana" (Japanese: ママは、やっぱり素敵だな) |
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| 39 | "Don't Drink the Water" "Shieranebada no warui mizu" (Japanese: シェラネバダの悪い水) |
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| 40 | "Belle is Captured" "Bōreadōra no kyōfu" (Japanese: ボーレアドーラの恐怖) |
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| 41 | "Help! Save Belle" "Jorī dakkaisakusen" (Japanese: ジョリィ奪回作戦) |
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| 42 | "Make New Friends and Keep the Old" "Yomigaetta yūjō" (Japanese: よみがえった友情) |
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| 43 | "On a Train Bound for Battle" "Pirēne chōtokkyū" (Japanese: ピレネー超特急) |
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| 44 | "The Underground Railroad" "Okashina dai ressha sakusen" (Japanese: おかしな大列車作戦) |
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| 45 | "A Kind Inspector Garcia" "Tanjō pātī de dasshutsu sakusen" (Japanese: 誕生パーティーで脱出作戦) |
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| 46 | "Climbing a Wall of Stone" "Pirēne ōiwa kabe" (Japanese: ピレネー大岩壁) |
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| 47 | "A Storm Brews" "Dai arashi no mae bure" (Japanese: 大嵐の前ぶれ) |
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| 48 | "A Snowy Reunion" "Arashi no naka no saika" (Japanese: 嵐のなかの再会) |
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| 49 | "The Devil's Corridor" "Akuma no kairō no dai nadare" (Japanese: 悪魔の回廊の大なだれ) |
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| 50 | "Belle Risks Her Life" "Utagai hare te" (Japanese: うたがい晴れて) |
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| 51 | "Mom Makes Up Her Mind" "Mama no kesshin" (Japanese: ママの決心) |
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| 52 | "A Happy Ending" "Pirēne no aoi sora" (Japanese: ピレネーの青い空) |
June 22, 1982 |
See also
In Spanish: Belle y Sebastián (anime) para niños
