Peter Pan: The Animated Series facts for kids
| Peter Pan: The Animated Series | |
Screenshot of the opening logo of the television series
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Quick facts for kids ピーターパンの冒険(Pītā Pan no Bōken) |
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| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Yoshio Kuroda |
| Produced by | Shigeo Endō (Nippon Animation) Yoshihisa Tachikawa (Fuji Television) |
| Written by | Michiru Shimada Shun'ichi Yukimuro |
| Music by | Toshiyuki Watanabe |
| Studio | Nippon Animation |
| Licensed by | Saban Entertainment (1990–1991) |
| Network | Fuji TV (1989) |
| English network | Sky One (1993–1994) |
| Original run | January 15, 1989 – December 24, 1989 |
| Episodes | 41 |
Peter Pan: The Animated Series (known in Japan as ピーターパンの冒険 (Pītā Pan no Bōken), meaning The Adventures of Peter Pan) is an exciting anime TV show. It was made by Nippon Animation and directed by Yoshio Kuroda. The series first aired in Japan on Fuji Television from January 15 to December 24, 1989. It also became very popular in the United Kingdom and other countries.
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About the Show
This animated series is based on the famous Peter Pan play and book by James Matthew Barrie. It has 41 episodes filled with adventure. The show was supposed to start on January 8, 1989, but it was delayed by a week because of the death of Emperor Shōwa.
Peter Pan: The Animated Series was part of the World Masterpiece Theater, a special collection of anime shows by Nippon Animation. Each year, this series would bring a different classic book or story to life as an animated show. While this anime uses parts of the original Peter Pan story, it also adds many new adventures and characters.
Unlike most shows in the World Masterpiece Theater, which often take place in the real world and can be a bit sad, Peter Pan: The Animated Series is set in a fantasy world. Even though it has battles and adventures, it has a very bright and fun feeling. The story also adds a completely new part that focuses on a new character called Princess Luna. This series is also special because it includes Rascal from another anime, Rascal the Raccoon, making it the only World Masterpiece Theater show with a crossover!
In 1990, Saban Entertainment translated and released the series to many countries around the world. It was sometimes called Peter Pan: The Animated Series. You might have seen it on channels like Telecinco (Spain), SIC (Portugal), RTL Television (Germany), KiKA (Germany), Italia 1, Canale 5 and Rete 4 (Italy), TV3 (Sweden) and Fox Kids (Sweden, Norway), REN TV (Russia), Yleisradio (Finland), TVP 2 (Poland), TV2 (New Zealand), IETV and Fox Kids (Israel), Rede Globo (Brazil), XHGC (Mexico), ABS-CBN (Philippines), and Sky One's Fun Factory (United Kingdom).
Story of the Show
The anime begins with Wendy having a dream about Peter Pan saving her and fighting Captain Hook. Soon after, Wendy and her two brothers fly to Neverland. There, Wendy becomes like a "mother" to the Lost Boys. As the series goes on, Peter and Wendy become very close, and they have many exciting fights with the pirates.
The second half of the series tells a completely new story. It introduces two important new characters: Sinistra and Luna. This part of the story is different from the original book. Also, in this show, Peter Pan wears brown clothes every day, which is different from the green outfit he wears in many other versions, like the ones from Disney.
Main Characters
Peter Pan's Friends
- Peter Pan (ピーター・パン, Pītā Pan): He's the main hero of the show. Peter can be a bit quick-tempered, but he truly cares about his friends. He strongly believes in freedom and fights to keep Neverland a free and happy place for everyone.
- Wendy Moira Angela Darling (ウェンディ・モイラー・アンジェラ・ダーリング, Wendi Moirā Anjera Dāringu): Wendy is the oldest of three siblings who flies to Neverland with Peter Pan. She is brave, kind, smart, and cheerful. She's great at helping her family and friends stand up against Captain Hook.
- John Julian Darling (ジョン・ジュリアン・ダーリング, Jon Jurian Dāringu): Wendy's younger brother. He often gets into funny situations and trouble.
- Michael Darling (マイケル・ダーリング, Maikeru Dāringu): Wendy's youngest brother. Even though he's very young, he shows a lot of courage.
Residents of Neverland
- Tinker Bell (ティンカー・ベル, Tinkā Beru): A tiny fairy and one of Peter's closest friends. She's often called "Tink."
- Curly (カーリー, Kārī): One of the Lost Boys. He's small and wears a pot on his head. He often falls out of bed while sleeping!
- Slightly (スライトリー, Suraitorī): Another Lost Boy. He's quite clever and likes to invent things. He wears a big white coat and a cap with rabbit ears.
- Tootles (トートルズ, Tōtoruzu): One of the Lost Boys. He's tall but often seems a bit gloomy. He accidentally shoots Wendy with an arrow when Tink plays a trick on him.
- Tiger Lily (タイガーリリー, Taigā Rirī): A brave Indian princess. She's a tomboy, and John starts to like her.
- Crocodile Watch (時計ワニ, Tokei Wani): This crocodile ate Captain Hook's hand a long time ago. Now, it always tries to eat the rest of him! It also swallowed a clock, which is why you can always hear a ticking sound when it's near.
- Rascal (ラスカル, Rasukaru): A friendly raccoon who often visits Peter Pan's house.
- Mermaids (人魚達, Ningyo-tachi): They are friends with Peter Pan and live in the waters of Neverland.
Captain Hook's Crew
- Captain Hook (フック船長, Fukku Senchō): The main villain and leader of the pirates. He tries very hard to defeat Peter Pan and doesn't have his right hand. Even though he's the captain, he can be quite clumsy.
- Smee (スミー, Sumī): An older pirate who works for Captain Hook. He's too kind to be a real pirate and is Hook's main helper.
- Bill (ビル, Biru): A strong pirate in Hook's crew.
- Cecco (チェッコ, Chekko): He leads the pirates when Hook isn't around. He keeps many knives hidden in his hat.
- Alf Menson (アルフ・メンソン, Arufu Menson): Another one of Captain Hook's pirates. He wears an eyepatch, suggesting he lost an eye.
- Starky (スターキー, Sutākī): A pirate who is often scared.
- Robert (ロバート, Robāto): The pirate in charge of Hook's artillery (cannons).
Sinistra's Side
- Darkness (ダークネス, Dākunesu) (European version: Sinistra (シニストラ, Shinisutora)): The evil queen of darkness. She becomes the main antagonist (bad guy) later in the series. She's a witch who wants to take away all freedom from Neverland and sees both Peter Pan and Captain Hook as her enemies. She has three helpers.
- Luna (ルナ, Runa): A powerful Princess of Light. She has a hidden dark and powerful side.
Theme Songs
The show has two main songs:
- Opening theme: Peter Pan Again (もう一度ピーターパン, Mōichido Pīta Pan)
- Ending theme: Dream, Open Sesame! (夢よ開けゴマ!, Yume yo Hirake Goma)
Both songs were sung by Yukiko Iwai (also known as Yūyu). The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, and the music was composed by Yoshimasa Inoue.
Episodes
The series has 41 episodes. Here are the first few:
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| 1 | "Come Quick! Everyone Admires Peter Pan" "Hayaku Kite! Minna no Akogare Pīta Pan" (早く来て！みんなの憧れピーターパン) |
January 15, 1989 | |
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Wendy, John, and Michael all dream about Peter Pan and Captain Hook. They learn that Peter Pan only appears to children. Peter visits their room, and their dog Nana accidentally bites off his shadow. Wendy hides it, hoping Peter will return.
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| 2 | "Go! Go! Go to Neverland!" "Nebārando e Go! Go! Go!" (ネバーランドへＧｏ！Ｇｏ！Ｇｏ！) |
January 15, 1989 | |
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Peter Pan returns for his shadow, helped by Tinker Bell. Wendy sews his shadow back on, and Peter gives her an acorn necklace. Peter teaches the Darling children to fly and takes them to Neverland.
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| 3 | "The Pirates are Here! The Dream and Adventure Country Neverland" "Kaizoku ga Deta! Yume to Bōken no Kuni Nebārando" (海賊が出た！夢と冒険の国ネバーランド) |
January 22, 1989 | |
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Wendy, John, and Michael arrive in Neverland. Tinker Bell tricks the Lost Boys into shooting Wendy down, but the acorn necklace saves her. The Darlings get used to living in the tree house, and the Lost Boys are amazed by Wendy's motherly skills.
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| 4 | "Appearance! Is the Clock Crocodile Captain Hook's Friend" "Tōjō! Tokei Wani wa Fukku Senchō no Tomodachi?" (登場！時計ワニはフック船長の友だち？) |
January 29, 1989 | |
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John and Michael try to fly again. The Darlings and Lost Boys look for mermaids. John, Curly, and Slightly get caught by pirates, and Captain Hook appears for the first time. The ticking crocodile also makes its first appearance, saving Peter.
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| 5 | "Captain Hook Greatly Hates the Sound of the Sewing Machine!" "Fukku Senchō wa Mishin no Oto ga Dai Kirai!" (フック船長はミシンの音が大嫌い！) |
February 5, 1989 | |
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Peter plays a trick on John and Michael with a blanket. Wendy talks about sewing machines, and Slightly tries to build one. Meanwhile, Hook gets annoyed by Smee's singing while sewing. Slightly and Curly try to see Smee's sewing machine, but the pirates arrive.
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| 6 | "John's First Love? The Tomboy Appears" "Jon no Hatsu Koi? Otenbamusume Arawareru" (ジョンの初恋？おてんば娘現れる) |
February 12, 1989 | |
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John is tired of chores and thinks about joining the pirates. He meets Tiger Lily, an Indian princess, who attacks Hook. John and Tiger Lily are captured, and only Peter Pan can save them.
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| 7 | "Wendy is Persistent! The Egg is Not Given to Anyone" "Uendi Ganbaru! Tamago wa Darenimo Natasanai" (ウェンディ頑張る！卵は誰にも渡さない) |
February 19, 1989 | |
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Peter finds a rare Neverbird egg, but Wendy refuses it because the bird only lays one every three years. Tiger Lily and Hook also want the egg. Wendy hides it, and the pirates try to find it.
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| 8 | "A New Plan! Make the Crocodile Laugh!" "Sakusen Kaishi! Tokei Wani wo Warawasero!" (作戦開始！時計ワニを笑わせろ！) |
February 26, 1989 | |
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Wendy wishes for a clock, so Peter suggests getting the one from inside the ticking crocodile. This leads to funny situations, including Hook losing his clothes and the crocodile being sprayed with laughing gas.
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| 9 | "The Law of Neverland? Everyday is a Birthday!" "Nebārando no Hōritsu? Mainichi ga Tanjōbi da!" (ネバーランドの法律？毎日が誕生日だ！) |
March 5, 1989 | |
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After Michael's birthday, Peter declares every day a birthday and asks Wendy to bake five cakes. Peter then forgets, making Wendy angry. She runs into the woods, and Peter must decide if he can apologize to get her back.
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| 10 | "Suspicious Behavior! The White Tailed John" "Ayashigena Kōdō! Jon wo Bikō Shiro" (怪しげな行動！ジョンを尾行しろ) |
March 12, 1989 | |
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John wants to get closer to Tiger Lily and meet her father, the Chief. He's very nervous, but when he finally meets the Chief, he finds out he's a friendly, though imposing, man who likes to sing British songs.
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| 11 | "A New Weapon! The Amphibious Cinderella's Carriage?" "Shin Heiki! Suiriku Ryōyō Shinderera no Basha?" (新兵器！水陸両用シンデレラの馬車？) |
March 19, 1989 | |
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Wendy tells the Lost Boys the story of Cinderella. Peter steals Hook's mother's portrait to show them what an old woman looks like. Hook is furious. Michael and Wendy are captured, but Slightly and Curly's invention, a "Cinderella carriage," helps save the day.
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| 12 | "Even Pirates Run Away? Michael's Scary Story!" "Kaizoku Mo Nigeru? Maikeru no Kowai Hanashi!" (海賊も逃げる？マイケルの恐い話！) |
March 26, 1989 | |
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It's a rainy day, and everyone is bored. Peter suggests telling scary stories. Two pirates, Alf and Robert, discover the tree house and hide, getting scared by Peter's story. Wendy and Michael try to scare Peter even more.
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| 13 | "The Rescue Mission Begins! Save Peter Pan" "Kyūshutsu Sakusen Kaishi! Pītā Pan wo Sukero" (救出作戦開始！ピーターパンを助けろ) |
April 16, 1989 | |
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Captain Hook finally catches Peter Pan and plans to feed him to the crocodile. Wendy and the Lost Boys try to rescue Peter, but their plan is stopped by a mysterious woman.
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| 14 | "The Demon in Snowroom Mountain and Michael's Courage" "Sunorumu Yama no Akumu to Maikeru no Yūki" (スノルム山の悪夢とマイケルの勇気) |
April 23, 1989 | |
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Wendy gets sick, and Peter goes to the Chief for help. Tiger Lily gives him a plant for medicine. Michael bravely goes to Ice Mountain to get ice for Wendy's fever, but he encounters Starkey and Alf, who steal his ice.
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| 15 | "Hook Betrayed! Cecco Stopped Being a Pirate" "Fukku wo Uragire! Kaizoku wo Yameta Chekko" (フックを裏切れ！海賊をやめたチェッコ) |
April 30, 1989 | |
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Hook punishes Cecco for falling asleep on watch. Peter saves Cecco, who then asks to join the Lost Boys. John is suspicious, as Cecco seems to be telling secrets to the pirates at night.
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| 16 | "Wendy is Angry! Great Hate for Peter Pan" "Uendi Okoru! Pītā Pan te Dai Kirai" (ウェンディ怒る！ピーターパンて大嫌い) |
May 7, 1989 | |
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Wendy is annoyed that Peter broke his promise to pick flowers with her. She is then captured by Alf and Starkey. On their way back, Wendy reads Starkey's letter and tells them the story of Snow White. She then eats a strange fruit and falls into a deep sleep. Peter must find an antidote before sunrise.
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| 17 | "John Can't Sleep! Catch the Spirit of Sleep" "Jon ga Nemure Nai! Nemuri no Sei wo Tsukamaero" (ジョンが眠れない！眠りの精を捕まえろ) |
May 14, 1989 | |
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John can't sleep. Peter remembers a strange music on Hook's ship that made everyone fall asleep. Smee helps Peter find Hook's harpsichord. Peter plays it loudly, and Hook sets a trap. Peter is determined to get John to sleep and annoy Hook.
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| 18 | "Tootles Shows Courage! Steal the Pirates' Flag" "Yūki wo Shimese Tōtoruzu! Kaizoku no Hata wo Ubae" (勇気を示せトートルズ！海賊の旗を奪え) |
May 21, 1989 | |
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Tootles accidentally causes trouble and is left behind by his friends. Tinker Bell suggests he steal Hook's flag to prove his worth. Tootles and Wendy go to Hook's ship, find the flag, but get caught. Hook tries to use Wendy as bait, but Tootles saves them.
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| 19 | "Hook's Decision! The Pirate Ship Mysteriously Disappears?" "Fukku no Ketsui! Kieta kaizoku-sen no Nazo?" (フックの決意！消えた海賊船の謎？) |
May 28, 1989 | |
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Hook moves his ship into his castle and finds his cloak missing. The Lost Boys are playing with it. Peter tries to return the cloak but finds the ship gone. The pirates then attack the tree house with powerful weapons, taking Wendy hostage. Peter Pan, their secret weapon, saves the day.
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| 20 | "Desperate Situation! Wendy Disappeared in Mist Valley" "Zettai Zetsumei! Uendi ga Kiri no Tani ni Kieta" (絶対絶命！ウェンディが霧の谷に消えた) |
June 4, 1989 | |
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Captain Hook still wants Wendy. He uses Tinkerbell to trick Wendy and a huge cannon to destroy the Lost Boys' tree house.
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| 21 | "Save Wendy! Tink Risks her Life" "Uendi wo Sukue! Inochi wo Kaketa Tinku" (ウェンディを救え！命をかけたティンク) |
June 18, 1989 | |
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Things look bad: the tree house is destroyed, Wendy is captured, and Peter Pan is trapped. The Lost Boys need to use all their strength and get help from Tiger Lily. Tinkerbell feels very guilty and is ready to risk her life for Peter.
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| 22 | "The Secret Weapon Activates! Captain Hook's Final Trump Card" "Himitsu Heiki Shidō! Fukku Senchō Saigo no Kirifuda" (秘密兵器始動！フック船長最後の切り札) |
June 25, 1989 | |
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Hook reveals his giant robot, 'One-Eye'. Peter is scared at first, but when Wendy is in danger, he loses his fear. Hook tries to crush Peter, but misses. Wendy is held high above the sea by the robot, and Peter must fly super fast to save her as she falls.
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| 23 | "The Mystery Thickens! Search for Tink's Home" "Nazo ga Fukamaru! Tinku no Furusato wo Sagase" (謎が深まる！ティンクの故郷を探せ) |
July 9, 1989 | |
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After a big fight, Hook's ship sinks, and his castle crashes into the sea. When Peter's group returns to their destroyed house, Tiger Lily tells them Tink has disappeared. They go to the Memory Bird on the Rain Giant to find out where she went.
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| 24 | "The Dreadful Black Cloak Group and the Mysterious Girl!" "Osoroshī Kuro Manto no Shūdan to Nazo no Bishōjo!" (恐ろしい黒マントの集団と謎の美少女！) |
July 23, 1989 | |
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Evil shadows from a black mirror turn part of Neverland into a wasteland. The Lost Boys build a moving cottage boat. Their mission is to find Tinkerbell and stop the darkness. They meet Luna, the Princess of Darkness, who is Sinistra's granddaughter. Sinistra's helpers chase Luna, who stole an amulet from her grandmother.
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| 25 | "Welcome Back Tink! The Land of Fairies is a Mysterious Land" "Okaeri Tinku! Yōsei no Kuni wa Fushigi na Kuni" (お帰りティンク！妖精の国はふしぎな国) |
July 30, 1989 | |
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Peter's group reaches the valley of the Elves. Their boat struggles on the different landscapes. Peter remembers Luna's flying stone. Slightly and Curly look for it. Sinistra's helpers continue to chase Wendy and the Lost Boys when Peter is away. They need to find the flying stone and Tinker Bell.
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| 26 | "The Return of Captain Hook! Plans to Build a Flying Pirate Ship" "Fukkatsu Fukku Senchō! Soratobu Kaizoku-sen Kenzō Keikaku" (復活フック船長！空飛ぶ海賊船建造計画) |
August 6, 1989 | |
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Luna tries to get her amulet back from the boat but is caught by the Lost Boys. Wendy frees her, and they talk about Luna's past. Pirates also arrive, wanting the powerful amulet. Captain Hook has returned and plans to build a new flying ship.
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| 27 | "Admirable Jon! A Knight Riding A Wooden Horse" "Jon no Akogare! Mokuba ni Notta-ki" (ジョンの憧れ！木馬に乗った騎) |
August 13, 1989 | |
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Peter and his friends meet a knight named Don Malaprop, who claims to have defeated Captain Hook. Hook is not happy about these rumors and seeks revenge. John wants to be a knight too and goes with Don Malaprop while the pirates are searching for them.
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| 28 | "Wendy Becomes a Demon" "Akuma ni Natta Uendi" (悪魔になったウェンディ) |
August 20, 1989 | |
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Wendy and Luna switch clothes as a joke. Sinistra's helpers mistake Wendy for Luna and put a "Devil's bracelet" on her arm. Wendy becomes evil and aggressive, forgetting who she is. Luna feels guilty and tries to remember a cure.
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| 29 | "Fairy Pushke! Gather Courage and Fly" "Yōsei Pushike! Yūki wo Dashite Tobitate" (妖精プシケ！勇気を出して飛びたて) |
August 27, 1989 | |
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Peter meets Penelope, a baby flower fairy who can't fly after her mother died. Penelope sees Peter as her "mother." The other fairies have to leave her behind. Peter, Wendy, and the others have the difficult task of teaching Penelope how to fly.
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| 30 | "The Levitation Begins! Hook's Flying Pirate Ship" "Fujō Kaishi! Fukku no Soratobu Kaizoku-sen" (浮上開始！フックの空飛ぶ海賊船) |
September 3, 1989 | |
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Peter and his friends are stuck on an island because a fire-breathing monster fish blocks the sea. Just when they think they can escape, a powerful new flying pirate ship appears with Captain Hook on board.
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| 31 | "This Isn't a Dream! Peter Pan Can no Longer Fly" "Yume ga Nai! Tobenaku Natta Pītā Pan" (夢がない！飛べなくなったピーターパン) |
September 10, 1989 | |
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Peter, Wendy, and the others set up camp near a scary dead forest. John and Michael explore and find strange fruit. John and Peter eat it. John becomes agitated, and Peter suddenly can't fly anymore. Luna explains the fruit was rotten by Sinistra's Black Mirror.
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| 32 | "Searching with the Pirates for the White, Mysterious Mirror" "Kaizoku to Issho ni Sagase, Shiroi Kagami no Nazo" (海賊と一緒に探せ、 白い鏡の謎) |
September 17, 1989 | |
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The group is tired of Sinistra's Black Mirror destroying Neverland. Luna remembers a White Mirror might break its power. Peter loudly announces they are looking for the "White Mirror Treasure," making the pirates want to find it too. Hook suspects a trick.
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| 33 | "Luna's Tears! Am I a Witch of Darkness?" "Runa no Namida! Watashi wa Dākunesu no Majo?" (ルナの涙！私はダークネスの魔女？) |
October 1, 1989 | |
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The group tries to capture one of Sinistra's helpers but Wendy is captured instead. They trade her for Luna. Luna is brought to Sinistra, who tells her it's time to become the new Queen of Darkness. Sinistra finds the amulet's location and sends her helpers to get it.
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| 34 | "Can a Ghost Whistle be Heard? Search for the Ghost Train!" "Kiteki ga Kikoeru? Yūrei Kikansha wo Sagase!" (汽笛が聞こえる？幽霊機関車を探せ！) |
October 22, 1989 | |
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Sinistra's helpers ask Captain Hook for help capturing Luna and the Amulet. Hook agrees but locks them up too. John tries to cheer up Luna by showing her a train. They hear a train sound but can't find it. Hook also wants the train. John and Luna find the "train," but pirates capture Luna.
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| 35 | "A Formidable Enemy! Hook Teams up with Darkness" "Kyōteki! Te wo Kunda Fukku to Dākunesu" (強敵！手を組んだフックとダークネス) |
October 29, 1989 | |
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Peter and Wendy search for Luna and find elves who are friends with Tink. Hook meets Sinistra and delivers Luna to her. Hook and Sinistra form an alliance against Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Sinistra gives Hook a magic torch, and his pirates capture Rascal for her.
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| 36 | "The Adventure Stops? Everyone's Beating Chest Aches!" "Bōken Chūshi? Minna no Munega Doki Doki Itai!" (冒険中止？みんなの胸がドキドキ痛い！) |
November 5, 1989 | |
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Peter and Wendy look for clues to the Castle of Darkness, leaving the Lost Boys. Pirates attack, steal the amulet, and capture Tinker Bell. The Lost Boys start fighting among themselves. John gives up, and the others follow. Wendy gets lost and finds a strange Stone Token.
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| 37 | "The Largest-Ever Maze! The Road to the Castle of Darkness" "Shijō Saidai no Meiro! Dākunesu-jō e no Michi" (史上最大の迷路！ダークネス城への道) |
November 19, 1989 | |
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After a long journey, they finally reach the passage to the Castle of Darkness. Finding the passage is one thing, but opening it is another challenge. Hook plans to conquer Sinistra's Castle as he sails towards her domain.
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| 38 | "The Black Mirror Activates! Neverland is in a Big Pinch" "Kuroi kagami Shidō! Nebārando ga Dai Pinchi" (黒い鏡始動！ネバーランドが大ピンチ) |
December 3, 1989 | |
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The Pirates plan to attack the Castle of Darkness. Peter tries to free Luna. Both Peter and Luna discover that Sinistra's powers are incredibly strong. Sinistra is putting her final plan into action with Luna.
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| 39 | "Hook's Ambition! Take Over the Castle of Darkness" "Fukku no Yabō! Dākunesu-jō wo Nottore" (フックの野望！ダークネス城への道) |
December 10, 1989 | |
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Luna, seemingly brainwashed, is now the Queen of Darkness. Captain Hook tricks her into believing Peter Pan is her worst enemy. Luna wants to destroy Neverland even more than Sinistra. Can anyone get through to her, especially with Captain Hook and his pirates around?
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| 40 | "The Final Battle! Peter Pan Versus Captain Hook" "Saigo no Kessen! Pītā Pan tai Fukku Senchō" (最後の決戦！ピーターパン対フック船長) |
December 17, 1989 | |
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The Lost Boys enter the Castle of Darkness, trying to avoid the pirates. A big battle starts between Luna, Captain Hook, and Peter Pan. Luna summons a huge Black Knight to fight Peter. Captain Hook decides to take matters into his own hands.
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| 41 | "Goodbye Peter Pan! The Land of Dreams and Adventures" "Sayonara Pītā Pan! Yume to Bōken no Kuni" (さよならピーターパン！夢と冒険の国) |
December 24, 1989 | |
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Wendy and Luna fall through the Black Mirror. Captain Hook uses Luna's scepter to create a dragon and fights Peter. Inside the mirror, Wendy must choose to free herself by hurting Luna or be trapped forever. Luna breaks free from her darkness, shattering the Black Mirror and turning it white. Light returns to Neverland, the castle becomes white, and Hook's magic is undone. Wendy, John, and Michael return home. Years later, Peter meets Wendy's daughter, Jane, and takes her to Neverland. Peter still looks for children to bring to Neverland, telling them to keep their windows open or at least open a window in their hearts for wonderful dreams.
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How the Show Was Made
Before the series aired, magazines showed early designs and pictures of Peter Pan to promote the show. Some of the character designs were a bit different from how they looked in the final series. The early story ideas also included Peter Pan and his friends stealing a treasure map from pirates and going on a journey to find it.
Differences from the Books and Other Shows
This animated series has some interesting differences compared to the original Peter Pan book and other movies or shows:
- In most other versions, Peter Pan always carries a dagger. But in The Adventures of Peter Pan, he uses a large scarf tooth for his fights.
- In the book and many other versions (like Walt Disney's Peter Pan or Peter Pan (2003)), the Darling children go to Neverland in their pajamas. In this show, they start in pajamas but change into their regular clothes before leaving for Neverland.
- The book and most other versions say there's only one clock in Neverland – inside the crocodile. But in episode 8 of this series, Captain Hook also has a clock on his ship.
- In the book and movies like Peter Pan (2003), Captain Hook is eaten by the crocodile at the end. But in this anime, he doesn't die.
- In the book and other versions, Peter and the Lost Boys live in an underground house. Here, they first live in a tree house above ground, and later it becomes a moving house on wheels.
- In the book, the Lost Boys and John Darling share a big bed, and Michael has his own basket bed. In The Adventures of Peter Pan, everyone has their own bed.
- In the book, Peter and the boys build a separate house just for Wendy. In this version, Wendy lives in the same house as Peter and the others.
- The book and most other versions show six Lost Boys. But in this series, there are only three.
- At the end of the book, the Lost Boys leave Neverland, are adopted by the Darling family, and grow up. But in this anime, they stay in Neverland and remain children even after Peter visits Wendy when she's an adult.
- In the book, Tinker Bell is already dead when Peter visits the grown-up Wendy. However, in The Adventures of Peter Pan (and Disney's Return to Neverland), Tink is still alive and comes with Peter to the Darling house when Wendy is an adult.
- In the original Japanese version, the crocodile's gender isn't mentioned. But in the English translation of this series, the crocodile is called "he." In Barrie's original book, the crocodile is described as female.
See also
In Spanish: Las aventuras de Peter Pan (anime) para niños
- Peter Pan: A famous animated movie made by Disney Studios. In this version, Peter Pan wears green.
- Peter Pan (1954 musical): A musical by Jerome Robbins. In this show, Peter Pan also wears green.
- Moero! Top Striker: An anime about football (soccer) made by many of the same people who worked on this show. It aired in 1991.
- High School! Kimengumi: A school comedy anime. Yukiko Iwai, who sang the theme songs for Peter Pan: The Animated Series, also sang theme songs for this show when she was part of the Onyanko Club. It aired in 1985.
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