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Murun Buchstansangur

1982 – 1989Show4 seasons52 episodes

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A profoundly sad, philosophical animated series about the mind, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Spent the Day in Bed

The philosophical adventures of Murun Buchstansangur, a depressive, somewhat neurotic creature who lives in a crack under a kitchen cupboard. The series was notable for its oblique, downbeat tone. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given his surroundings, Murun was a somewhat melancholy, philosophical character, though he was not lonely - in fact he had quite a large number of friends, neighbours, family members and acquaintances. Rather than Murun having exciting adventures, the narrative of each episode usually centred around a problem or dilemma that Murun would ponder, sometimes helped by his friends and relatives.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Animation
  • Melancholy Character Study
  • Existential Ponderings
  • Gentle Humor
  • Unique Premise
  • Quiet & Contemplative
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • British Cult Classic
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Crew

Written by
Timothy Forder

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 14, 1982 · July 1, 1989 · Ended

First aired
November 14, 1982
Last aired
July 1, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 52 episodes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Murun Buchstansangur okay for kids?"

Questions about Murun Buchstansangur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murun Buchstansangur okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Murun Buchstansangur?

4 h

About 4 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1989.

Will Murun Buchstansangur make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Murun Buchstansangur plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.