Very loosely based upon the Moomin books by Finnish author Tove Jansson. Jansson, however, never really approved of the series due to dramatic changes in plot, atmosphere, character personality, appearance and names etc. The series was directed to adults rather than children.
Episodes
65
Aired
Fall 1969
Score
6.5
Popularity
#4869
Classic LiteratureAnthropomorphism
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