Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.6/10
Rascal the Raccoon
Overview
The story is set in 1914 in Breisford in Wisconsin, near Lake Koshgonong. One spring day the little Sterling finds in the forest a raccoon cub whose mother has just been killed by a hunter; He decides to treat him and keep him by giving him the name Rascal. The boy and the raccoon become inseparable friends from that day, although Sterling soon realizes, after a series of small disasters that Rascal causes in the gardens of neighbors, that cohabitation between men and wild animals can sometimes be very difficult . Thus began the last unforgettable year of Sterling childhood, punctuated by small and big adventures with its large Rascal friends, Oscar and Alice among the animals she loves so much, but marked by the death of the mother and the financial ruin of the father who lost almost all that he has to repay debts.
This production, originally released in 1977, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Masako Nozawa
Rascal (voice)
Toshihiko Utsumi
Sterling North (voice)
Yoshiko Matsuo
Theo North (voice)
Michiko Hada
Jessica North (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
Willard North (voice)
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2000-12-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
52 Episodes • Aired 1977-01-02
No season overview provided for this season.