Ox Tales facts for kids

Ox Tales
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Quick facts for kids げらげらブース物語 (Geragera Būsu Monogatari)
Genre	Anime Comedy
Anime television series
Directed by	Hiroshi Sasagawa
Produced by	Kazuo Tabata Dennis Livson
Written by	Matsue Jinbo Tony Dirne Rob Dirne
Music by	Shinsuke Kazato Clous van Mechelen Haim Saban (Saban version) Shuki Levy (Saban version)
Studio	Studio Cosmos Telecable Benelux B.V.
Licensed by	NA Saban Entertainment (1989-1990) m4e (2010-present)
Network	TV Tokyo
English network	UK ITV, Channel 4
Original run	April 7, 1987 – March 29, 1988
Episodes	51 (2 segments each)

Ox Tales, also known as The Tales of Boes' Gang (げらげらブース物語, Geragera Būsu Monogatari), is a fun animated TV show. It was made by Telecable Benelux B.V. and Cosmos Studio, with help from Saban Entertainment. This show was a team effort between Japan and the Netherlands.

It is based on a Dutch comic strip called Boes, created by Wil Raymakers and Thijs Wilms. The series first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 7, 1987, to March 29, 1988. There are 102 short episodes, each about 15 minutes long. These were usually shown two at a time, making 51 half-hour shows.

Ox Tales has two English versions. The first was made in 1989 by Saban. A newer version was produced in 2010 by m4e. The original Boes comic strip still appears in some Dutch newspapers today.

What's the Story About?

The show follows the funny adventures of Ollie the Ox. He runs a place called the Funny Farm, which is home to almost every animal you can imagine!

Ollie's best friend is Jack, a turtle. Their adventures are often narrated by a sarcastic toucan named Towilla.

Meet the Characters

Main Animal Friends

• Ollie (called Boes in the 2010 English version): He is an ox and the owner of the Funny Farm. Ollie means well, but sometimes his actions make things a bit more complicated than they need to be!
• Jack Turtleson (called Tad in the 2010 English version): Jack is Ollie's best friend. He is a turtle and is almost always with Ollie on their adventures. When they get into trouble, Jack's shell often breaks apart! In the original Dutch comics and anime, Jack is a female turtle.
• Sammy (called Saffie in the 2010 English version): Sammy is Ollie's loyal dog. He joins Ollie and Jack on many of their exciting journeys.

Other Farm Animals

• Edward the Elephant: He is very helpful when someone needs an air hose or a water hose.
• Ellen the Elephant
• Igor the Octopus: Igor can inflate himself, which is quite a trick!
• Crown the Eagle
• Gaylord the Gorilla: This chief primate sometimes doesn't realize how strong he is.
• Bongo the Gorilla
• Audrey the Ostrich: You can often find Audrey with her head stuck in the ground on the farm.
• Rodney the Rhino: Rodney is a hot-headed rhino whose horn often causes trouble.
• Holly the Kangaroo
• Bob the Kangaroo
• Weave the Kangaroo
• Jenny the Kangaroo
• Teddie the Kangaroo
• Larry the Cheetah
• Lenny the Lion: Lenny thinks he's a great hunter, but he's a bit past his prime. He often struggles to catch his food.
• Towilla the Toucan: Towilla is the sarcastic narrator of the show in English, German, and Japanese. He often makes funny comments about the characters and what's happening. He sometimes even talks directly to the audience!
• Bruce the Bear: Bruce is a greedy bear who often tries to steal Ollie's honey.
• Buggy the Stork
• Horace the Horse: Horace is a stubborn horse who loves to fight.
• Moe the Mole: Moe pops up often between scenes, usually laughing at funny situations. He knows when to control his laughter, especially around crocodiles!
• Harry the Sloth
• Hannah the Chicken: Hannah leads a group of chickens who don't like it when predators try to steal their eggs.
• Mr. Croack Frog
• Bibbo the Owl
• Jojo the Baboon
• Samson the Seal
• Shirley the Sheep
• Walter the Woodpecker
• Willy the Woodpecker
• Helda the Hippo
• Robby the Rooster
• Paul the Polar Bear
• Down Hill Donny the Stork
• Nessie the Cow
• Calvin the Calf: This young cow always wants to suckle.
• Topsy the Aardvark
• Tom the Turkey
• Tim the Orangutan
• Patrick the Porcupine
• The MacDuffs the storks
• Snuffles the Panda
• Zane the Zebra: Zane is just as stubborn as Horace the horse.
• Peggy the Pig: Peggy is usually busy feeding her piglets.
• Peter the Pig
• Jolly the Dolphin
• Tiger the Cat
• Cecil the Skunk: Cecil is a mischievous skunk who often has a lot of gas and likes to release it when others are around!
• Bura the Crow
• Rott the Parrot
• Cal the Crocodile: Cal is a crocodile with a huge appetite. He tries to eat other animals on the farm but usually fails.
• Morris the Mouse: Morris is a clever mouse who is great at escaping. He often ruins other animals' plans to catch him.
• Calvin the Cat: Calvin is the farm's mouse hunter, but Morris usually outsmarts him.

Theme Songs

Japanese Version Songs

• Kimi no freedom (君のフリーダム）: This song was performed by Waffle.
• Joke DE mou dash (ジョークDE猛ダッシュ): This song was performed by Koorogi '73.

Who Made the Show?

Many talented people worked to bring Ox Tales to life!

• Directors: Hiroshi Sasagawa and Maki Nakahara helped guide the show's creation.
• Original Idea: Wil Raymakers, Thijs Wilms, and Maki Nakahara came up with the initial concepts.
• Music: Shinsuke Kazato composed the original music. Clous van Mechelen created the Dutch version's music, and Haim Saban and Shuki Levy worked on the music for the Saban English version.
• Writers: Matsue Jinbo, Tony Dirne, and Rob Dirne were part of the team that wrote the stories.
• Producers: Dennis Livson and Kazuo Tabata helped manage the show's production.

Where Was it Shown?

Ox Tales was shown in many countries around the world. It was translated into English and many other languages. In the United Kingdom, the show was broadcast several times between 1991 and 1996 on the ITV network.

In the late 1990s, there were plans for the series to air in the United States on Fox Family. However, for unknown reasons, these plans did not go through.

Home Video Releases

A few episodes of Ox Tales were released on VHS tapes in the early 1990s. Later, in 2006, the show was officially released on DVD in Portugal and Spain.

See also

In Spanish: Toribio (serie animada) para niños