Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken
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- 1EP 1
Young merchant Sinbad sneaks aboard his uncle's ship after dreaming of a girl named Shera.
Oct 1, 1975Sinbad, son of a Baghdad merchant, and friend Hassan infiltrate a royal palace party. Hassan knocks over a vase, angering the king who orders their execution. The queen intervenes, and Sinbad is imprisoned in the cellar. There, he dreams of a girl named Shera. His uncle Ali, a sea captain, returns and gives him a talking bird named after the dream girl. The next morning, as Ali departs, Sinbad hides on the ship, leaving his concerned parents behind.
- 2EP 2
Sinbad and Shera survive a giant whale encounter after an island reveals its true nature.
Oct 8, 1975Following his rescue by his uncle, Sinbad joins a voyage where a sudden landmass appears. The crew disembarks to cook, ignoring Shera’s caution, only to discover the land is a massive whale. As the beast flees, Sinbad is stranded while Ali seemingly perishes trying to save him. Sinbad and Shera endure a dangerous journey on the whale’s back before being cast into the sea. They spot a nearby island and swim toward it for safety. This narrative adapts the first voyage from the Sinbad the Sailor legends.
- 3EP 3
Sinbad finds a diamond-filled chasm while hitching a ride on a giant bird.
Oct 15, 1975While exploring a barren island, Sinbad discovers a giant egg belonging to a massive bird. He secretly ties himself to the creature's leg and is carried away when it flies off to forage. This journey deposits him in an exitless chasm on a different island, which is inhabited by giant snakes. Sinbad realizes the chasm holds an endless supply of diamonds. He observes merchants who use meat to lure the gems and employ eagles to transport them out. Taking advantage of this method, Sinbad attaches himself to a piece of meat and is lifted to safety. Once the eagle is driven away, he shares his collected diamonds with the merchants, who assist him in his travels. He is soon reunited with Shera.
- 4EP 4
Sinbad and Shera encounter a burdensome old man on an island after their ship sinks.
Oct 22, 1975Sinbad and Shera’s vessel halts for water, but crew members destroying a roc egg provoke the birds to sink the ship. The duo survives on a fertile island where they meet an old man demanding a ride. He mounts Sinbad’s shoulders and refuses to dismount, forcing the hero to carry him across the terrain. Sinbad eventually tricks the man into drinking wine, causing him to become intoxicated. As the drunkard attempts to hurl a boulder, his clumsiness triggers an avalanche that buries him, allowing Sinbad to escape. This narrative adapts the fifth voyage from Sinbad the Sailor folklore.
- 5EP 5
Sinbad's Shipwreck Leads to the Kingdom of Saranjib
Oct 29, 1975Captain Sinbad and a merchant survive a shipwreck caused by a powerful current that drives their vessel against a rocky cliff. They trek inland and discover a riverbed filled with gems, though they lack a means to leave the island. Sinbad constructs a raft and navigates the river into a cave system, eventually reaching the kingdom of Saranjib. The king, impressed by Sinbad's stories, provides him with gifts and a petition to establish diplomatic relations with Baghdad. This narrative corresponds to the sixth voyage of Sinbad the Sailor.
- 6EP 6
Sinbad Returns to Baghdad and Faces Slavery After Shipwreck
Nov 5, 1975Sinbad arrives in Baghdad to find his parents missing. Hassan and Tabat explain they left to search for him after Ali’s crew reported him lost, but their ship sank in a storm. Though initially devastated, Sinbad resolves to become a merchant like his father. He joins a delegation from Saranjib the next day, but they are captured by raiders and sold to an ivory merchant. Forced to hunt elephants, Sinbad aids a wounded beast. In gratitude, the elephant leads him to a secret cave containing abundant ivory tusks, which he uses to secure freedom for himself and his companions.
- 7EP 7
Sinbad survives a vulture-worshipping island after a merchant shipwreck and deceptive feast
Nov 12, 1975Following the recovery of his residence, Sinbad and Shera join a merchant caravan, but a violent storm drives their vessel onto an island inhabited by vulture worshippers. The captives are systematically fattened up, with merchants being sacrificed to the birds one by one. Sinbad, suspecting a trap, avoids this fate by using bread dough to simulate weight gain. When his turn arrives, he breaks free from his restraints and flees to a more developed region. This narrative corresponds to the Fourth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor.
- 8EP 8
Sinbad's perilous journey to secure pepper for a dying woman after a shipwreck and giant encounter.
Nov 19, 1975While traveling home, Sinbad meets a wealthy youth whose elderly mother wishes to taste pepper before passing away. Sinbad agrees to obtain the spice, but his vessel is destroyed by a storm. He and other survivors reach an island inhabited by a man-eating giant that kills several crew members. Sinbad devises a plan to cause the giant to fall, breaking open a locked door. He escapes with two companions on a raft, leading the giant to drown after stepping over a cliff edge. A passing ship rescues the group, enabling Sinbad to deliver the pepper to the old woman. This narrative adapts the third voyage from the Sinbad the Sailor legends.
- 9EP 9
Sinbad and Shera face a genie after accidentally killing his son during a desert sandstorm.
Nov 26, 1975Sinbad and Shera become separated from their merchant caravan by a sandstorm while crossing the desert. They discover an oasis where Sinbad spits date pits, inadvertently killing the invisible son of a Desert Genie. The enraged father intends to execute Sinbad, who requests seven days to settle his affairs before returning for his death sentence. The genie grants this request. On his way back to the oasis, Sinbad encounters an old man with a hind. The man offers to reduce Sinbad's punishment in exchange for telling a story about his wife, who was formerly his sister-in-law. She used magic to transform his wife and son into cattle. Although the man unknowingly caused his wife's death, a wise woman restored his son to human form and turned the treacherous wife into a hind. This narrative is based on the Arabian Nights tale "The Merchant and the Jinni".
- 10EP 10
Sinbad encounters a witch and a genie while fleeing his brothers' betrayal.
Dec 3, 1975Desperate to escape his grim destiny, Sinbad meets an old man and two dogs who reveal themselves as his former elder brothers. They recount how they betrayed a woman who proposed marriage to Sinbad by throwing her into the sea to steal his wealth. This woman was actually a witch who rescued Sinbad and transformed the greedy brothers into dogs before departing. Following this revelation, a desert genie appears intending to kill Sinbad. However, Sinbad successfully persuades the entity to spare his life. The genie accepts his argument, calms down, and leaves him alone. This narrative adapts the Arabian Nights story titled "The Merchant and the Jinni."
- 11EP 11
Sinbad Rescued by Fishermen and Freed Mermaid Who Gifts Black Pearl
Dec 10, 1975Sinbad is swept overboard by a storm but saved by fishermen Judel and Saleem. After Judel is injured, Sinbad works as a fisherman to repay their kindness. He eventually catches a mermaid, ignoring Shera's advice to sell her for profit. Instead, he releases the creature. As a reward for his mercy, the mermaid gives him a black pearl. The valuable gem provides the necessary funds to cover Judel's medical expenses and care. This sequence highlights Sinbad's compassionate nature and his willingness to help others without expecting immediate material gain, contrasting with the pragmatic suggestion to monetize the encounter.
- 12EP 12
Sinbad trades mermaid gems for fruit and faces execution before royal protection is secured
Dec 17, 1975Sinbad fishes for Judel while the mermaid requests fruit, offering a basket of gems in return. Upon attempting to exchange the stones, Sinbad, Saleem, and Judel are arrested as thieves. The king sentences Sinbad to drowning after the mermaid fails to appear and verify the gift's origin. She rescues him, and he convinces her to reveal herself to the monarch. The king vows to shield the mermaids from human persecution. He accepts the jewels as a gift and appoints Judel and Saleem as ministers at his court.
- 13EP 13
Sinbad tricks a sorcerer to obtain a flying horse but must rescue the kidnapped princess from raiders.
Dec 24, 1975During spring celebrations in Baghdad, the sorcerer Balba presents a flying wooden horse to the king in exchange for Princess Sharam. Sinbad uses deception to acquire the horse, freeing the king from his promise. Balba subsequently kidnaps Sharam and escapes on the flying device. Sinbad pursues them on foot, tracking a group of raiders to an oasis where Sharam is held captive. The raiders steal Balba’s possessions, including the princess and the horse. Sinbad follows the thieves to their lair. With assistance from Shera, he convinces Sharam to pretend to be insane. Disguised as a physician, Sinbad successfully rescues Sharam and retrieves the flying horse. This narrative adapts the story known as The Ebony Horse.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken have?
- Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken has 52 episodes.
- When did Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken come out?
- Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken came out in 1975.
- Which studio made Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken?
- Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken was produced by Nippon Animation.
- Who directed Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken?
- Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken was directed by Yasuo Urakami.
- Is Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken finished?
- Current status of Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken: Finished.