The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island
| Swiss Family Robinson |
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家族ロビンソン漂流記ふしぎな島のフローネ
(Kazoku Robinson Hyōryūki Fushigi na Shima no Furōne) |
| Genre |
Adventure |
| TV anime |
| Directed by |
Yoshio Kuroda |
| Produced by |
Takashi Masudo |
| Written by |
Shojo Masuda |
| Studio |
Nippon Animation |
| Network |
Fuji TV |
| English network |
The Family Channel |
| Original run |
4 January 1981 – 27 December 1981 |
| Episodes |
50 |
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The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island (家族ロビンソン漂流記ふしぎな島のフローネ, Kazoku Robinson Hyōryūki Fushigi na Shima no Furōne?) is an anime series produced by Nippon Animation.
The story is loosely based on the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Swiss author Johann David Wyss.
The character of Flone is not present in the original novel, in which the Robinson family consists of only a father, a mother and four sons (no daughters). It is likely that Flone was introduced by Nippon Animation as a new character for the anime version in order to attract more girls as viewers.
Very popular in Europe, this anime is one of the few World Masterpiece Theater series to have been dubbed into the English language for the American market. An English dub by PMT, Ltd, titled simply Swiss Family Robinson, aired on The Family Channel cable network in the U.S. in 1989. This dub renames Flone "Becca" as well as her older brother Franz "Fritz." It can currently be seen on the Smile of a Child network.
Episodes
- Ittsuu No Tegame-One Letter (AKA The Adventure Begins)
- Tabidachi-Journey(AKA Becca Makes Plans)(* A clip of the upcoming episode is shown after the conclusion of the episode)
- Furone No Kokoro Karari-Flone's Change of Heart (AKA Strange Company)
- Osutoraria Mezashita-Toward Australia (AKA To Australia)
- Futone Senchou-Captian Flone(AKA Becca Takes the Helm)
- Kowai Arashi-Terrrifying Storm (AKA The Terrible Typhoon)
- Nandemodekiroutousan-The Father That Can Do Anything (AKA Shipwreck)
- Shima Womezashita-Aim For The Island (AKA Mysterious Island)
- Atarashii Kazoku-New Family (AKA )
- Kanashihimino Saikai-Sad Reunion (*Same title in the American English Dub)
- Obakeno Ki-Haunted Woods
- Okassano Katsuyaku-Mother's Enthuiasm
- Furantsu No Me-Franz's Eyes-Fritz's Eyes
- Kiagara No Uta Gakikoeru-I Can Hear The Song of the Seashells
- Ki No Ueno Le-House Up the Tree
- Wayaga No Nikka-Home Lesson (AKA Farmer in the Family)
- Okaasanno Hakate-Mother's Field
- Merekuru Wo Tasukr Te!-Rescue Meri-Chri! (AKA Rescuing Brewster)
- Furone, Kari Ni Iku-Flone Goes Hunting(AKA Becca Goes Hunting)
- Fune Ga Mie Mu-I Can See the Ship
- Kame No Akachan-Baby Turtle (AKA Turtle Farmers)
- Jakku Ha Korekuta-Jack Is A Collector/Collector Jack(AKA The Beachcomer)
- Munjintou No Kyuujitsu-Holiday on an Inhabited Island
- Furone No Lede-Flone leaves Home
- Munjintou No Yoru Hamakkurayami-Night of the Inhabited Island Is Pitch-Black Darkness
- Oniichanha Yumi No Meishu?-Brother is an Archer?
- Munjintou No Ongakukai-Music Fair on the Inhabited Island
- Jakku No Byouki-Jack's Sickness
- Furone Yukuefumei Tonaru-Flone's Whereabouts Unknown
- Kitsuio Shioki-Tight Punishment (* note a scene in the episode where Flone/Becca was punished by her mother using a switch made out of a thin tree branch was censored from the American English dub of the series)
- Watwshihanokemono?-Am I Taking Off?
- Fune Gadekita!-We Made a Boat
- Ame, Ame ,FureFure-Rain, Rain, Come Again
- Dokutsu Wosagase!-Cave Search!
- Dokutsu No Himitsu-Cave Secret (aka Secret Of The Cave)
- Yuurei Ga Denu!-Spirits Appear! (AKA Bats!)
- Aratana Hyouyuriyuusha-Castaway (AKA A Friend In Need)
- Man and a Woman (AKA Becca Does Her Best)
- Sourpuss Morton (AKA Morton the Grump)
- Tam, Tam, the Youth (AKA Riding the Big Bird)
- Morton Has Gone Far Off (AKA Volcano)
- Terrifying Earthquake (AKA Day of Terror)
- Morton Returns (AKA The Sea Calls)
- One More Time on a Ship (AKA Shipbuilding Again)
- Don't Die, Robert (AKA Donkey, Don't Die)
- Don't Throw Away the Hircine (AKA The Boat Awaits)
- Don't Throw Away the 2nd Hircine (AKA Don't Abandon the Goats!)
- Sayounara Mujintou-Good Bye Island (AKA Goodbye, Island Home)
- Riku Ga Mie Ru!-I Can See Land! (AKA Together on the High Seas) (*features an additional song in the episode)
- Mata Au Nichi Made-Till Next Time (AKA Australia)
Characters
- Flone Robinson : The main protagonist and middle daughter of the Robinson family. Flone is free-spirited and willing to do almost anything. She always speaks her mind, and enjoys doing new things. The story is usually to from her point of view.
- Franz Robinson: The oldest of Flone and her brothers, being fifteen and in high school. He longs to be a music composer, and sets out to accomplish that dream. He is voiced by R. Dwight in the English dub.
- Dr. Ernst Robinson: Dr. Ernst Robinson is the 46 year old father of Flone and head of the Robinson family. He is a wealthy man who helps poor people who can't afford medical assistance. He decides to take his family to Australia after receiving a letter, leaving behind the home of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is voiced by Jeremy Platt in the English dub.
- Anna Robinson: Anna is Flone's mother, and easily frightened by small rodents, reptiles, as well as other things. She is the typical housewife, tending to the home and children, as well as frowning upon the carefree ways of her free-spirited daughter, Flone. She accompanies her husband on the trip to Australia saying she'll always stand by his decision. She is voiced by Wendee Swann in the English dub.
- Jack Robinson: The youngest son. Unlike his mother, he seems to take after Flone and not be afraid of anything. He always gets into trouble some way. He is 3 years old and has a feminine voice. He is voiced Grace Michaels in the English dub.
Music
- Opening Theme: "Hadashi no Flone「裸足のフローネ」" by Keiko Han
- Ending Theme: "Flone no Yume「フローネの夢」(Flone's Dream)" by Keiko Han
References
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