The White Whale of Mu English Sub & Dub

About The White Whale of Mu

If you are hunting for a new action series, The White Whale of Mu (ムーの白鯨) deserves a look (1980). The setup goes like this. In short: This series has nothing to do with Moby Dick. In fact, it was the first series by TMS that was not based on any original work.

From there, the story: In ancient times, the continents of Atlantis and Mu fought a war, and Atlantis lost. After losing the war, Atlantis transformed itself into a small planet and timeslipped to the present-day to try to take over the world again. Five warriors from Mu assemble on Easter Island, and together with giant cyborg white whale that houses the brain of the long-lost queen of Mu, fight Atlantis off at various famous ruins around the world.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1980, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.