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Sarutobi Ecchan (1971–1972) — comedy · anime · family on TV Asahi
About Sarutobi Ecchan
Sarutobi Ecchan ended on March 27, 1972, after its run on TV Asahi. The show was a family-friendly anime series that aired from October 4, 1971, to March 27, 1972, featuring 26 episodes. It was part of the comedy and anime genres, appealing to viewers of all ages during its original broadcast.
The series was about a girl named Ecchan who transferred to Mitsuba Elementary School. While she appeared to be a normal student at first, she was actually a great athlete and could talk to animals. Ecchan claimed to be the 33rd descendant of the legendary ninja Sarutobi Sasuke. Her dog, Puku, also had the ability to talk, adding to the show's whimsical and fantastical elements.
The episodes each had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes, and the series remains a nostalgic example of early 1970s Japanese animation.
Sarutobi Ecchan episode schedule
26 aired
Aired · 26
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 1972 | S1·E26 | 二人のエッコ |
| March 20, 1972 | S1·E25 | 狼少女 エツ子 |
| March 13, 1972 | S1·E24 | 小さなお庭 |
| March 6, 1972 | S1·E23 | 夢みる少女 |
| February 28, 1972 | S1·E22 | ああ、神様…! |
| February 21, 1972 | S1·E21 | おかしなおかしな お手伝いさん |
| February 14, 1972 | S1·E20 | 父ちゃんの 家庭科 |
| February 7, 1972 | S1·E19 | ブクとチビマル |
| January 31, 1972 | S1·E18 | オニはそと! ブクはうち! |
| January 24, 1972 | S1·E17 | 七色の夢 映画の夢 |
| January 17, 1972 | S1·E16 | わたスの 動物語教室 |
| January 10, 1972 | S1·E15 | わが 愛しのメリイ |
| January 3, 1972 | S1·E14 | ここほれ ワンワン／たのしくやろう エッちゃんカルタ |
| December 27, 1971 | S1·E13 | 雪山讃歌 |
| December 20, 1971 | S1·E12 | クリスマス だいすき |
| December 13, 1971 | S1·E11 | チビはチビでも |
| December 6, 1971 | S1·E10 | お母さんの手 |
| November 29, 1971 | S1·E9 | さよなら と サヨナラ |
| November 22, 1971 | S1·E8 | 近くて 遠いふるさと |
| November 15, 1971 | S1·E7 | 星から 来た少年 |
| November 8, 1971 | S1·E6 | ブクよいずこ／二人は しあわせ |
| November 1, 1971 | S1·E5 | ヨチヨチ あばば |
| October 25, 1971 | S1·E4 | 運動会が はじまるよー／ああ友情 |
| October 18, 1971 | S1·E3 | ママのさんかん日 |
| October 11, 1971 | S1·E2 | わたスのおうち |
| October 4, 1971 | S1·E1 | おかしな転校生 |