Yanbou Ninbou Tonbou

An old 1950s NHK radio drama featuring the three titular monkey brothers, this anime updates the story for the '90s audience of the original broadcasters' new satellite channel. The brothers try some crow soup, start a fire on the mountain, and race the king of the Pig People--like kids do. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

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Overview: An old 1950s NHK radio drama featuring the three titular monkey brothers, this anime updates the story for the '90s audience of the original broadcasters' new satellite channel. The brothers try some crow soup, start a fire on the mountain, and race the king of the Pig People--like kids do. (Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)

Rate: PG - Children
Native: Yanbou Ninbou Tonbou
Synonyms: Yanbo, Ninbo and Tonbo, Yanbo Ninbo Tonbo
Aired: Apr 5, 1995 to Jan 24, 1996
Duration: 25 min per ep
Episodes: 39
Genre: Fantasy
Status: Completed