Marco Polo's Adventures
アニメーション紀行 マルコ・ポーロの冒険
Marco Polo's Adventures is a tv anime with 43 listed episodes from Madhouse. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo leaves his home in Venice on a trip to the little-known country of "Yuan", in the company of his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. Their mission is to deliver the sacred oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to the Kublai.
At a Glance
Type and status
TV · Completed
Season
Spring 1979
Primary studio
Madhouse
Episodes
43
Background
This was an animated documentary on Marco Polo, mixed in with live-action footage. 43 episodes were broadcast on NHK from 1979 to 1980, but only the first and last episodes survive. While the cel animation was shot on film, post-production and editing were done on videotapes (normal for NHK programs), which have since been wiped. (Source: Cartoon Research) In 2021, NHK announced that they had successfully collected recordings of all 43 episodes from viewers and individuals involved with the show. NHK began a complete re-broadcast of the show on April 5, 2025. (Source: NHK)
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Marco Polo's Adventures FAQ
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What is Marco Polo's Adventures about?
Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo leaves his home in Venice on a trip to the little-known country of "Yuan", in the company of his father Nicolo and his uncle Matteo. Their mission is to deliver the sacred oil from the Tomb of Christ and a letter from the Pope to the Kublai.
How many episodes does Marco Polo's Adventures have?
Marco Polo's Adventures currently lists 43 episodes.
Who worked on Marco Polo's Adventures and when did it air?
Marco Polo's Adventures is associated with Madhouse and aired Apr 7, 1979 to Apr 5, 1980.