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is a Japanese fantasy original video animation (OVA) series of fairy tales and other classic stories produced by Studio Unicorn in 1986. Originally consisting of 10 episodes played both in Japanese and English languages, with the purpose of teaching English to Japanese children. The series was then released by Saban Productions for foreign market, including 4 episodes from Toei's 'World Famous Fairy Tale Series', for a total of 14 episodes.

Episodes



Original Japanese ten-episode release:

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Releases



In 1987, the series was originally released on five VHS volumes by Hi-Tops Video. The sixth and final VHS volume was released in 1990, featuring a rerelase of 'The Little Mermaid' and including 'King Grizzlebeard' episode from 'Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics' as a bonus episode. The Daily Mirror (a British newspaper) released 'The Three Little Pigs' and 'Alibaba and Forty Thieves' on a promotional DVD in 2006. US distributor Digiview Entertainment released 'The Wizard of Oz' episode as part of their 'Cartoon Craze' series.

Music



The original incidental music was composed by Masahito Maruyama, and by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy for the Saban version. Most of Saban and Levy's music was reused in the later TV series 'Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics'.


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