is an anime

Anime

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 series produced by Nippon Animation

Nippon Animation

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The story is loosely based on the novel "Swiss Family Robinson" by Swiss author Johann David Wyss

Johann David Wyss

Johann David Wyss is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. It is said that he was inspired by Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children...

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The character of Flone is not present in the original novel, in which the Robinson family consists of only a father, a mother and four sons (no daughters). It is likely that Flone was introduced by Nippon Animation as a new character for the anime version in order to attract more girls as viewers.

Very popular in Europe, this anime is one of the few World Masterpiece Theater

World Masterpiece Theater

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 series to have been dubbed into the English language

English language

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 for the American

United States

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 market. An English dub by PMT, Ltd, titled simply Swiss Family Robinson, aired on The Family Channel

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 cable network in the U.S. in 1989. This dub renames Flone "Becca." It can currently be seen on the Smile of a Child

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 network.

Episodes

1. Ittsuu No Tegame-One Letter (AKA The Adventure Begins)
2. Tabidachi-Journey(AKA Becca Makes Plans)
3. Furone No Kokoro Karari-Flone's Change of Heart (AKA Strong Company)
4. Osutoraria Mezashita-Toward Australia (AKA To Australia)
5. Futone Senchou-Captian Flone(AKA Becca Takes the Helm)
6. Kowai Arashi-Terrrifying Storm (AKA The Terrible Typhoon)
7. Nandemodekiroutousan-The Father That Can Do Anything (AKA Shipwreck)
8. Shima Womezashita-Aim For The Island (AKA Mysterious Island
9. Atarashii Kazoku-New Family (AKA )
10. Kanashihimino Saikai-Sad Reunion (*Same title in the American English Dub)
11. Obakeno Ki-Haunted Woods
12. Okassano Katsuyaku-Mother's Enthuiasm
13. Furantsu No Me-Fritz's Eyes
14. Kiagara No Uta Gakikoeru-I Can Hear The Song of the Seashells
15. Ki No Ueno Le-House Up the Tree
16. Wayaga No Nikka-Home Lesson (AKA Farmer in the Family)
17. Okaasanno Hakate-Mother's Field
18. Merekuru Wo Tasukr Te!-Rescue Meri-Chri! (AKA Rescuing Brewster)
19. Furone, Kari Ni Iku-Flone Goes Hunting(AKA Becca Goes Hunting)
20. Fune Ga Mie Mu-I Can See the Ship
21. Kame No Akachan-Baby Turtle (AKA Turtle Farmers)
22. Jakku Ha Korekuta-Jack Is A Collector/Collector Jack(AKA The Beachcomer)
23. Munjintou No Kyuujitsu-Holiday on an Inhabited Island
24. Furone No Lede-Flone leaves Home
25. Munjintou No Yoru Hamakkurayami-Night of the Inhabited Island Is Pitch-Black Darkness
26. Oniichanha Yumi No Meishu?-Brother is an Archer?
27. Munjintou No Ongakukai-Music Fair on the Inhabited Island
28. Jakku No Byouki-Jack's Sickness
29. Furone Yukuefumei Tonaru-Flone's Whereabouts Unknown
30. Kitsuio Shioki-Tight Punishment (* note a scene in the episode where Flone/Becca was punished by her mother using a switch made out of a thin tree branch was censored from the American English dub of the series)
31. Am I Taking Off?
32. We Made a Boat
33. Rain, Rain, Come Again
34. Cave Search
35. Cave Secret (aka Secret Of The Cave)
36. Spirits Appear (AKA Bats!)
37. Castaway (AKA A Friend In Need)
38. Man and a Woman (AKA Becca Does Her Best)
39. Sourpuss Morton (AKA Morton the Grump)
40. Tam, Tam, the Youth (AKA Riding the Big Bird)
41. Morton Has Gone Far Off (AKA Volcano)
42. Terrifying Earthquake (AKA Day of Terror)
43. Morton Returns (AKA The Sea Calls)
44. One More Time on a Ship (AKA Shipbuilding Again)
45. Don't Die, Robert (AKA Donkey, Don't Die)
46. Don't Throw Away the Hircine (AKA The Boat Awaits)
47. Don't Throw Away the 2nd Hircine (AKA Don't Abandon the Goats!)
48. Good Bye Island (AKA Goodbye, Island Home)
49. I Can See Land! (AKA Together on the High Seas) (*features an additional song in the episode)
50. Till Next Time (AKA Australia)

Characters

• Flone Robinson : The main protagonist and middle daughter of the Robinson family. Flone is free-spirited and willing to do almost anything. She always speaks her mind, and enjoys doing new things. The story is usually to from her point of view.

• Franz Robinson: The oldest of Flone and her brother, being fifteen and in high school. He longs to be a music composer, and sets out to accomplish that dream. He is voiced by R. Dwight in the English dub.

• Dr. Ernst Robinson: Dr. Ernst Robinson is the 46 year old father of Flone and head of the Robinson family. He is a wealthy man who helps poor people who can't afford medical assistance. He decides to take his family to Australia after receiving a letter, leaving behind the home of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is voiced by Jeremy Platt
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   in the English dub.

• Anna Robinson: Anna is Flone's mother, and easily frightened by small rodents, reptiles, as well as other things. She is the typical housewife, tending to the home and children, as well as frowning upon the carefree ways of her free-spirited daughter, Flone. She accompanies her husband on the trip to Australia saying she'll always stand by his decision. She is voiced by Wendee Swann
  Wendee Lee
  Wendee Lee is an American voice actress. While she has done voice work for many video games as well as several episodes in the Power Rangers franchise, she is particularly prolific in the dubbing of anime. As of April 2009, with 223 credits to her name, she has more credits in this medium than any...
  
  in the English dub.

• Jack Robinson: The youngest son. Unlike his mother, he seems to take after Flone and not be afraid of anything. He always gets into trouble some way. He is 3 years old and has a feminine voice. He is voiced Grace Michaels in the English dub.

Music

• Opening Theme: "Hadashi no Flone「裸足のフローネ」" by Keiko Han

• Ending Theme: "Flone no Yume「フローネの夢」(Flone's Dream)" by Keiko Han

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