TV series
Famous Dog Lassie
1996, Japanese, on Fuji TV.
Famous Dog Lassie is a 1996 Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation as the 23rd entry of the World Masterpiece Theater staple. The anime is based on the 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight and also the second animated Lassie series ever produced, since Lassie's Rescue Rangers.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S1 E25: Welcome Home, Lassie
Aired 18 August 1996
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 January 1996
- Last aired
- 18 August 1996
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Original title
- 名犬ラッシー
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Famous Dog Lassie is based on
Famous Dog Lassie is based on Lassie Come-Home (1940) by Eric Knight, published by Holt McDougal.
1940
Lassie Come-Home
By Eric Knight
Published by Holt McDougal
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Famous Dog Lassie: quick answers
Is Famous Dog Lassie worth watching?
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How many seasons of Famous Dog Lassie are there?
Famous Dog Lassie has 1 season and 25 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Famous Dog Lassie finished?
Yes. Famous Dog Lassie ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Famous Dog Lassie on?
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Famous Dog Lassie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Famous Dog Lassie?
If you liked Famous Dog Lassie, try Candy Candy, Little Bear, Rainbow High.
What is Famous Dog Lassie based on?
Famous Dog Lassie is based on Lassie Come-Home (1940) by Eric Knight, published by Holt McDougal.