Series synopsis
Montana Jones, also known as モンタナ・ジョーンズ is a Japanese animation comedy action & adventure television series that premiered on NHK BS1 on April 2, 1994. It ended on March 25, 1995. It was created by Gi Pagot, Marco Pagot. It stars Akio Otsuka, Junko Iwao, Cho and Kyousei Tsukui.
The series takes place in the 1930s and is about the adventures of Montana Jones, who goes treasure hunting with his cousin Alfred Jones and the beautiful reporter Melissa Thorn. They visit real locations and cities like the Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, Istanbul or Easter Island. Frequently they cross paths with Lord Zero - a rich, eccentric art lover and master thief.
Premise
The series takes place in the 1930s and is about the adventures of Montana Jones, who goes treasure hunting with his cousin Alfred Jones and the beautiful reporter Melissa Thorn. They visit real locations and cities like the Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, Istanbul or Easter Island. Frequently they cross paths with Lord Zero - a rich, eccentric art lover and master thief.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Akio Otsuka as Montana Jones (voice)
- Junko Iwao as Melissa (voice)
- Cho as Slum (voice)
- Kyousei Tsukui as Chada (voice)
- Rihoko Yoshida as Agatha Jones (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao as Alfred (voice)
- Ryuuzaburou Ootomo as Lord Zero (voice)
- Toshiharu Sakurai as Silm (voice)
Supporting cast
- Wakana Yamazaki as Ariel (voice)
- Yuko Kobayashi as Bella (voice)
- Daiki Nakamura as Jodofa (voice)
- Hiroshi Ito as Professor Gilt (voice)
- Junpei Takiguchi as Dr. Nitro (voice)
- Kumiko Watanabe as Ahmed (voice)
- Masako Nozawa as Nicole / Oletta (voice)
- Takuma Suzuki as Professor Cosgrove (voice)
- Yukana as Nicoletta (voice)
- Noriko Hidaka as Kurou (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | April 2, 1994 | March 25, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Secret of the Gold Medal The Golden Medal that has the key to unlocking the secrets of the Mayan Civilization was stolen by Lord Zero! Professor Gilt sends Montana and Alfred to the ruins of the ancient Mayan Civilization in order to reclaim it. On the way they meet Melissa, a diplomat's daughter in the city of Merida. They head into a pyramid. What was waiting there? |
April 2, 1994 |
| 2 |
The Giant Squid While searching for gold that was plundered by the Spanish fleet in the 16th century Oceanographer Professor Cosgrove goes missing in the Caribbean. Montana, Alfred and Melissa head an investigation to find the missing Professor. |
April 9, 1994 |
| 3 |
Treasure Hunting in Istanbul During renovation work at the St. Sophia Church, treasures from the Byzantine Empire are discovered. Under Professor Gilt's orders, Montana, Alfred and Melissa head to the church. However! Lord Zero is already there! The great chase for the treasure ensues. |
April 16, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 1994 |
| Last aired | March 25, 1995 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:00:00 |