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Temple the Balloonist

Temple the Balloonist

1977•23m
AnimationAction & Adventure

Temple is a lovely girl who enjoys music. One day she climbs on board a balloon and is excited by the aerial journey, until she realizes she's drifting away from her home. While she's distraught, she is encouraged by a drummer boy and animals who play music for her and help her find her way back home.

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Production

Tatsunoko Production

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 1, 1977

Last Aired

March 25, 1978

Networks

tv asahi

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1977-10-01
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1977-10-08
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1977-10-15
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1977-10-22
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1977-10-29
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1977-11-05
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 1977-11-12
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 1977-11-19
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 1977-11-26
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 1977-12-03
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 1977-12-10
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 1977-12-17
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 1977-12-24
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 1977-12-31
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 1978-01-07
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 1978-01-14
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 1978-01-21
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 1978-01-28
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 1978-02-04
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 1978-02-11
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 1978-02-18
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 1978-02-25
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 1978-03-04
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 1978-03-11
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 1978-03-18
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 1978-03-25

Cast

Noriko Tsukase

Noriko Tsukase

タムタム

Kumiko Takizawa

Kumiko Takizawa

テンプル

Kenichi Ogata

Kenichi Ogata

ドーラ

Hisamatsu Yuuko

フワット

Kaneta Kimotsuki

Kaneta Kimotsuki

ガッペ

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