Urikupen Kyūjotai facts for kids
| Urikupen Kyūjotai Jungle Tales |
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Quick facts for kids ウリクペン救助隊(Urikupen Kyūjotai) |
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| Genre | Adventure Comedy-drama Coming of age Children's television series |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Sasagawa |
| Written by | Jinzō Toriumi |
| Music by | Shunsuke Kikuchi |
| Studio | Tatsunoko Productions |
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| Network | Fuji TV |
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| Original run | September 30, 1974 – March 29, 1975 |
| Episodes | 156 |
Urikupen Kyūjotai (ウリクペン救助隊), also known as Jungle Tales, is an exciting anime TV show. It was first made in Japan by Tatsunoko Productions and directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa. The show started on Fuji TV on September 30, 1974, and finished on March 29, 1975.
Later, in 1991, a company called Saban Entertainment brought the show to other parts of the world. They renamed it Jungle Tales. The original Japanese show had 156 short, 5-minute episodes. Saban Entertainment combined these into 26 longer, half-hour episodes for its international release.
The English voices for Jungle Tales were recorded in Canada by CINAR Studios, Inc. The show was shown on channels like YTV in Canada and Nick Jr. in the United States. When the show was changed for English-speaking audiences, some big differences were made. For example, all new music was created using a special electronic instrument called a synthesizer. Also, some characters got new names, and two characters even had their genders changed! At the end of each half-hour episode, a short music video was added to recap what happened in the story. Many other countries used this English version as a base for their own translated versions of the show.
What the Show is About
The story of Urikupen Kyūjotai or Jungle Tales takes place in a land called the Urikupen kingdom. In this kingdom, a special rescue team made up of animals helps other forest creatures. They go on exciting missions to save animals stuck in dangerous places.
Every week, the show highlights how the rescue team gets ready for a mission. They also give out a "Lifetime Achievement Award" to the rescue workers. This award celebrates their brave efforts and how much they help others.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Jungle Tales, along with their Japanese and English voice actors:
| Character Name(s) | Japanese / English Voice Actor |
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| Boss Lion (ライオンのボス Raion no Bosu) / King Leo | Unknown / Aron Tager |
| Narrator (ナレーション Narēshon) | Rokurō Naya / Patricia Rodriguez |
| Seitaro Usagi (ウサギの征太郎 Usagi no Seitarō) / Rhonda Rabbit | Michie Kita / Sonja Ball |
| Gindai Pengin (ペンギンのギン太 Pengin no Gindai) / Pete Penguin | Tetsuo Mizutori / Rick Jones |
| Hachigorō Kuma (クマの八五郎 Kuma no Hachigorō) / Barney Bear | Shōji Satō / Gary Jewell |
| Rinrin Tsuru (ツルのリンリン Tsuru no Rinrin) / Petula Pigeon | Yōko Asagami / Jane Woods |
| Chocho Inoshishi (イノシシのチョチョ Inoshishi no Chocho) / Harry Hog | Unknown / Terrence Scammell |
| Mu Tonakai (トナカイのムーさん Tonakai no Mu-san) / Donny Dear | Unknown / Michael O'Reilly |
| Pinsuke Ritsu (ペンギンのギン太 Ritsu no Pinsuke) / Scooter Squirrel | Unknown / Rick Jones |
| Koara (コアラ Koara) / Koko Koala | Unknown / Sonja Ball |
| Wolf (ハングルフ Hangurufu) / Wolf Bain | Tetsuo Mizutori / Terrence Scammell |
| Condor (コンドル Kondoru) / Vic the Vulture | Unknown / Gary Jewell |
| Crow (カラス Karasu) / Jo-Jo Crow | Unknown / Terrence Scammell |
Music and Production
The original Japanese opening song for the show is called "Ganbare! Urikupen Kyūjotai." It was sung by Ichirou Mizuki and Columbia Yurokago Kai. This song helped set the adventurous mood for the series. The show was made by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa.
