The Best Episodes Directed By Isao Takahata

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Marco, a Boy From Genoa

   S1:E21/11/1976

   A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

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   #2 - My Good Friend, Emilio

   S1:E52/1/1976

   Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

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   #3 - Watching the Ocean From the Roof

   S1:E72/15/1976

   Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

   Director:Isao Takahata

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Mama, Don't Go

   S1:E11/4/1976

   Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

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   #5 - Sunday at the Harbor

   S1:E31/18/1976

   Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - I Hate You, Papa

   S1:E41/25/1976

   Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

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   #7 - Marco's Payday

   S1:E62/8/1976

   Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

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   #8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe

   S1:E82/22/1976

   Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

   Director:Isao Takahata

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