The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island

Swiss Family Robinson
家族ロビンソン漂流記ふしぎな島のフローネ (Kazoku Robinson Hyōryūki Fushigi na Shima no Furōne)
Genre	Adventure
TV anime
Directed by	Yoshio Kuroda
Produced by	Takashi Masudo
Written by	Shojo Masuda
Studio	Nippon Animation
Network	Fuji TV
English network	The Family Channel
Original run	4 January 1981 – 27 December 1981
Episodes	50 (49 in the English Dub due to two episodes merging into one episode)

The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island (家族ロビンソン漂流記ふしぎな島のフローネ, Kazoku Robinson Hyōryūki Fushigi na Shima no Furōne) is an anime series produced by Nippon Animation.

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

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 series to have been dubbed into the English language for the American market. An English dub by PMT, Ltd, titled simply Swiss Family Robinson, aired on The Family Channel cable network in the U.S. in 1989. This dub renames Flone "Becca" as well as her older brother Franz "Fritz." It can currently be seen on the Smile of a Child network.

Episodes

1. Ittsuu No Tegame-One Letter (AKA The Adventure Begins)
2. Tabidachi-Journey(AKA Becca Makes Plans)(* A clip of the upcoming episode is shown after the conclusion of the episode)
3. Furone No Kokoro Karari-Flone's Change of Heart (AKA Strange Company)
4. Osutoraria Mezashita-Toward Australia (AKA To Australia)
5. Futone Senchou-Captain 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 (*Episodes 7 {The Father That Can Do Anything) and 8 (Aim For The Island) were merged together in the American English Dub)
9. Atarashii Kazoku-New Family (AKA Mysterious Island){*Introduces a Marsupial type Creature named Meri-Chri-In the American English Dub the little Marsupial creature is first known as Mercedes later the name was changed to Brewster that becomes the newest member of the family}
10. Kanashihimino Saikai-Sad Reunion (*Same title in the American English Dub)
11. Obakeno Ki-Haunted Woods (AKA The Monster Tree)
12. Okassano Katsuyaku-Mother's Enthuiasm (AKA Wolf Attack)
13. Furantsu No Me-Franz's Eyes-Fritz's Eyes (AKA The Deep Darkness)
14. Kiagara No Uta Gakikoeru-I Can Hear The Song of the Seashells (AKA Song from the Shell)
15. Ki No Ueno Le-House Up the Tree (AKA The House in the Treetops)
16. Wayaga No Nikka-Home Lesson (AKA Farmer in the Family)
17. Okaasanno Hakate-Mother's Field (AKA The Scarecrow)
18. Merekuru Wo Tasukr Te!-Rescue Meri-Chri! (AKA Brewster to the Rescue)
19. Furone, Kari Ni Iku-Flone Goes Hunting (AKA Becca Goes Hunting)
20. Fune Ga Mie Mu-I Can See the Ship (AKA Ship Ahoy!)
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. Watwshihanokemono?-Am I Taking Off?
32. Fune Gadekita!-We Made a Boat
33. Ame, Ame,FureFure-Rain, Rain, Come Again
34. Dokutsu Wosagase!-Cave Search!
35. Dokutsu No Himitsu-Cave Secret (aka Secret Of The Cave)
36. Yuurei Ga Denu!-Spirits Appear! (AKA Bats!)
37. Aratana Hyouyuriyuusha-Castaway (AKA A Friend In Need)
38. Otokonoko To Onnakano-Man and a Woman (AKA Becca Does Her Best)
39. Hinekure Mono Moton-Sourpuss Morton (AKA Morton the Grump)
40. Shounen Tamutamu-Tam, Tam, the Youth (AKA Riding the Big Bird)
41. Itte Shimatta Moton San-Morton Has Gone Far Off (AKA Volcano)
42. Osoro Shii Jishin-Terrifying Earthquake (AKA Day of Terror)
43. Motdotte Kita Moton San-Morton Returns (AKA The Sea Calls)
44. Mo Ichido Fune Wo!-One More Time on a Ship (AKA Shipbuilding Again)
45. Shina Naide Roba San-Don't Die, Robert (AKA Donkey, Don't Die)
46. YagI Wosutenaide-Don't Throw Away the Hircine (AKA The Boat Awaits)
47. Zoku Yagi Wosutenaide-Don't Throw Away the 2nd Hircine (AKA Don't Abandon the Goats!)
48. Sayounara Mujintou-Good Bye Island (AKA Goodbye, Island Home)
49. Riku Ga Mie Ru!-I Can See Land! (AKA Together on the High Seas) (*features an additional song in the episode)
50. Mata Au Nichi Made-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 told from her point of view.

• Franz Robinson: The oldest of Flone and her brothers, 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 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 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

External links

• The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island at the Internet Movie Database
• The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia