Pinocchio: The Series (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Pinocchio: The Series is an animation, drama and kids series.
What it’s about. Mokku of the Oak Tree, also known as Mokku Woody the Oak Tree, or Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio in the United States, is a 52 episode anime series by Tatsunoko Productions first aired on Fuji Television in 1972. The story is based on the novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi. Unlike the more cheerful lighter tones of the Disney Version and Nippon Animation's version Piccolino no Bōken, this series has a distinctly sadistic darker theme and portrays the main character, Pinocchio, as suffering from constant physical and psychological abuse and freak accidents.
Who’s in it. Pinocchio: The Series stars Hiroko Maruyama as Mokku, Minoru Yada as Grandpa, Akira Kamiya and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Cricket, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Pinocchio: The Series has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pinocchio: The Series page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinocchio: The Series tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinocchio: The Series (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pinocchio: The Series change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pinocchio: The Series worth watching?
- Pinocchio: The Series holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pinocchio: The Series?
- Pinocchio: The Series stars Hiroko Maruyama, Minoru Yada, Akira Kamiya, Kaneta Kimotsuki and Junpei Takiguchi.
- When was Pinocchio: The Series released?
- Pinocchio: The Series was released in 1972.