The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson (1980)

Nils is a lazy and greedy boy whose mischief makes everyone miserable, whether it's his parents, the animals on his farm, or the fairy-like tomte he captures one day. But he gets his comeuppance when the pint-sized tomte casts a spell to make Nils just as tiny as him! The only way to break the spell is to go on a journey to distant Lapland with Morten the farm goose, Carrot the hamster, and a flock of wild geese. Along the way, he contends with cruel witches, talking statues, wise ravens, and one very persistent fox. Under the guidance of the stern but caring Captain Akka, leader of the flock, Nils discovers his kind heart and his love for nature. But when the time comes, will he be able to choose between his human family and his feathered friends? (Source: Discotek Media)

Also known as

Nils no Fushigi na Tabi · ニルスのふしぎな旅

Format

TV · 52 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy

Studio

Studio Pierrot

AniList score

66/100

Main characters

Nils Holgersson, Carrot, Morten, Akka, Lex, Ingrid, Gunnar, Gustav