The Wonderful Wizard of Oz English Sub & Dub

About The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Looking for background on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (オズの魔法使い)? This adventure and fantasy series by Panmedia (1986) starts out like this. The premise: Based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, and The Emerald City of Oz (1900-1920) by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919).

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Dorothy (Sumi Shimamoto) and Kakashi (Yoshito Yasuhara) are two of the characters you will meet early.

It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 52 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Panmedia is the studio behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Sumi Shimamoto as Dorothy, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.