Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.2/10
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Overview
A young girl named Dorothy has gone to live with her grandparents on their small farm. One day when Dorothy is left alone in the house a tornado appears. Dorothy fails to get to the basement in time, and the entire house is picked up and transported to a magical land, falling on and killing a wicked witch. There she is informed by a good witch that she must travel to the Capital of Emerald and meet a great magician who may be able to help her find a way home. Along the way she makes some incredible friends and sees many strange and fantastic things.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Animation, Family, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Animation.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Sumi Shimamoto
Dorothy (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
Scarecrow (voice)
Takuzō Kamiyama
Tin Man (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Cowardly Lion (voice)
Masako Nozawa
Tip (voice) / Princess Ozma (voice)
Osamu Saka
King Gnome (voice)
Tamio Ohki
Brandy (voice)
Rihoko Yoshida
Handmaiden (voice) / Billina (voice) / Virina (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
52 Episodes • Aired 1986-10-06
No season overview provided for this season.