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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

1980 – 1981Show1 season52 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series about growing up and fantasy, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 52 episodes · best: S1E4 "Mori no risu no sos" 7.7

Episodes

6.6

Story

Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up with a flock of wild geese. Together they travel all over Sweden, with Nils hoping to find a way to become big again.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Animation
  • Heartwarming Adventure
  • Educational Geography
  • Nostalgic Childhood Memory
  • Anthropomorphic Fantasy
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Gentle Pacing
  • European Folklore Adaptation
  • Family Friendly

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mamoru Oshii, Masami Anno, Hisayuki Toriumi
Written by
Selma Lagerlöf, Shigemitsu Taguchi, Akira Nakahara

Everyone

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Facts

January 8, 1980 · March 17, 1981 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1980
Last aired
March 17, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Austria, Japan
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Numerical Theme Naming, Giant Flyer, Jumped at the Call +9

  • Numerical Theme Naming
  • Giant Flyer
  • Jumped at the Call
  • Bratty Half-Pint
  • She's a Man in Japan
  • Weasel Mascot
  • Because You Were Nice to Me
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • The Leader
  • Scenery Porn
  • Signature Headgear

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?"

Questions about The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

Shahid VIPTubi TV

In the United States, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils streams on Shahid VIP, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1981.

Can I half-watch The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching The Wonderful Adventures of Nils?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Wonderful Adventures of Nils in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.