Mysterious Cities of Gold

Show Summary

Aired: 1982 - 1986
Show Type: Animated
Country of Origin: JAPAN

It is the 15th century. Ships set forth from Europe to conquer and explore the new land, the Americas in search of gold. That is the backdrop as a young boy, named Esteban, sets out across the Atlantic. Along the way, he picks up friends, discovers fantastic lost technology of the ancient nation of Atlantis, and uncovers secrets beyond what anyone could have imagined.

A French/Japanese collaboration, it combines clean, well done animation with an engrossing story line that reaches from the first episode to the last. Its 39 episodes, but only one story. Its one of those shows that you have to watch from the beginning to the end, but you'll be glad that you did.

Every episode concluded with a short documentary about real life in Latin America.

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mcogfanPosted: 07/21/2008

Hey Gaastra, do you have any info on the US release? If so, let me know ASAP.

PunchTheClownPosted: 08/05/2008

Oddly recently I sent out Emails To nickelodeon and the like to see if they would put this, Spartacus and a couple of other shows out on DVD. heh
Now to wait until they come out in America. :)

craigio101Posted: 04/12/2009

thank god i found evidence that this actually existed! lol
wasnt sure wether it was a real or just a figment of my childhood imagination

Units1019Posted: 04/12/2009

Its currently out on DVD as of April 7th here in the US, although it seems to be hard to find. I think I might just order a copy off of Amazon. I can't wait. Loved this show as a kid

tulipjonesPosted: 04/15/2009

Oh lord I'm so glad to find these clips I swear my sister and I would rack our brains forever just trying to remember this cartoon. Our Mom would wake us up super early and I remember this being one of my very favorite cartoons! Thank you Retro Junk....I love you!

~Tulip Jones

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