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Rascal the Raccoon

1977·Show
52Episodes in1Season
69
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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Pathos9
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, growing up, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The story is set in 1914 in Breisford in Wisconsin, near Lake Koshgonong. One spring day the little Sterling finds in the forest a raccoon cub whose mother has just been killed by a hunter; He decides to treat him and keep him by giving him the name Rascal. The boy and the raccoon become inseparable friends from that day, although Sterling soon realizes, after a series of small disasters that Rascal causes in the gardens of neighbors, that cohabitation between men and wild animals can sometimes be very difficult . Thus began the last unforgettable year of Sterling childhood, punctuated by small and big adventures with its large Rascal friends, Oscar and Alice among the animals she loves so much, but marked by the death of the mother and the financial ruin of the father who lost almost all that he has to repay debts.
Classic AnimeAnimal FriendshipComing-of-Age StoryHistorical Slice-of-LifeHeartwarming & SadNature ExplorationChildhood MemoriesFamily DramaWholesome EntertainmentEmotional Journey

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Is Rascal the Raccoon worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Rascal the Raccoon have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

When did Rascal the Raccoon air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Rascal the Raccoon in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Rascal the Raccoon use?

Aerith and BobCanon ForeignerAdaptation ExpansionDowner BeginningAlternative Foreign Theme SongToken MinorityLighter and SofterSecondary Character TitleAdapted OutSetting UpdateBittersweet EndingAnimated Adaptationand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Rascal the Raccoon, including Aerith and Bob, Canon Foreigner, Adaptation Expansion.