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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littlechimpyPosted: 05/10/2008

I think I remember this show but I might be thinking of something else. I remember the golden eagle... but I thought the show was called "Cities of the Sun"?

gaastraPosted: 06/22/2008

This is on dvd in the uk.

America will get it later this year.

DangerMouse1981Posted: 07/05/2008

Add me to the list of people whose friends thought I was making this cartoon (and Spartacus) up in my little mind. This was one of my absolute favorite Nick cartoons. I used to wake up at 6am to catch this and Spartacus, while eating a big bowl of Cheerios. :o) Memories...

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. :)

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