01/04/1976 - 12/26/1976 Finished
Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri (母をたずねて三千里)
Also known as: From the Appenines to the Andes
Marco, a boy in Genoa, Italy, learns his mother has vanished in Argentina after her letters suddenly cease. Despite his father Pietro's initial resistance, Marco embarks on an epic journey across continents to find her, growing through hardship and human connection. Inspired by Edmondo de Amicis' classic novel, Marco's voyage becomes one of maturation, perseverance, and self-discovery.
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 52 episodes of Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri aired in 1976 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Go, Mother01/04/1976 | 01/04/1976 | Canon |
| 2 | Marco, Genovese Boy01/11/1976 | 01/11/1976 | Canon |
| 3 | Sunday in the Port Town01/18/1976 | 01/18/1976 | Canon |
| 4 | I Hate You, Dad01/25/1976 | 01/25/1976 | Canon |
| 5 | Buddy Emilio02/01/1976 | 02/01/1976 | Canon |
| 6 | Marco's Payday02/08/1976 | 02/08/1976 | Canon |
| 7 | Small Ocean on the Roof02/15/1976 | 02/15/1976 | Canon |
| 8 | Merry Peppino's Band02/22/1976 | 02/22/1976 | Canon |
| 9 | Sorry, Dad02/29/1976 | 02/29/1976 | Canon |
| 10 | Mother's Buenos Aires03/07/1976 | 03/07/1976 | Canon |
| 11 | Mother's Letter03/14/1976 | 03/14/1976 | Canon |
| 12 | Day of the Flight of the Hot-Air Balloon03/21/1976 | 03/21/1976 | Canon |
| 13 | Goodbye, Fiolina03/26/1976 | 03/26/1976 | Canon |
| 14 | Marco's Decision04/04/1976 | 04/04/1976 | Canon |
| 15 | Sail on, Folgore04/11/1976 | 04/11/1976 | Canon |
| 16 | A Little Cook04/18/1976 | 04/18/1976 | Canon |
| 17 | Neptune's Revel04/25/1976 | 04/25/1976 | Canon |
| 18 | Rio Immigrant Ship05/02/1976 | 05/02/1976 | Canon |
| 19 | Shining Stars of the Southern Cross05/09/1976 | 05/09/1976 | Canon |
| 20 | Night of the Big Storm05/16/1976 | 05/16/1976 | Canon |
| 21 | The La Plata Is the River of Silver05/23/1976 | 05/23/1976 | Canon |
| 22 | Town Where Mother Is05/30/1976 | 05/30/1976 | Canon |
| 23 | Another Mother06/06/1976 | 06/06/1976 | Canon |
| 24 | Fiolina Waiting06/13/1976 | 06/13/1976 | Canon |
| 25 | Peppino's Band Is a Hit06/20/1976 | 06/20/1976 | Canon |
| 26 | To the Pampa06/27/1976 | 06/27/1976 | Canon |
| 27 | Fiolina's Tears07/04/1976 | 07/04/1976 | Canon |
| 28 | Barbossa Ranch07/11/1976 | 07/11/1976 | Canon |
| 29 | Snow Falls07/18/1976 | 07/18/1976 | Canon |
| 30 | Old Gaucho Carlos07/25/1976 | 07/25/1976 | Canon |
| 31 | A Long Night08/01/1976 | 08/01/1976 | Canon |
| 32 | We Said Goodbye08/08/1976 | 08/08/1976 | Canon |
| 33 | No Mother08/15/1976 | 08/15/1976 | Canon |
| 34 | I Need to Go Back to Genova08/22/1976 | 08/22/1976 | Canon |
| 35 | Mother's Dear Writing08/29/1976 | 08/29/1976 | Canon |
| 36 | Farewell, Bahia Blanca09/05/1976 | 09/05/1976 | Canon |
| 37 | Endless Journey09/12/1976 | 09/12/1976 | Canon |
| 38 | It's Also Hard for Mother09/19/1976 | 09/19/1976 | Canon |
| 39 | Rosy Daybreak in Rosario09/26/1976 | 09/26/1976 | Canon |
| 40 | A Shining Italian Star10/03/1976 | 10/03/1976 | Canon |
| 41 | If I Could Go Home with Mother...10/10/1976 | 10/10/1976 | Canon |
| 42 | New Friend Pablo10/17/1976 | 10/17/1976 | Canon |
| 43 | Somewhere in This Town10/24/1976 | 10/24/1976 | Canon |
| 44 | I Want to Save Fuana10/31/1976 | 10/31/1976 | Canon |
| 45 | Far to the North11/07/1976 | 11/07/1976 | Canon |
| 46 | Trip by Cow-Drawn Carriage11/14/1976 | 11/14/1976 | Canon |
| 47 | Mother Is at the Foot of That Mountain11/21/1976 | 11/21/1976 | Canon |
| 48 | Don't Die, My Burro11/28/1976 | 11/28/1976 | Canon |
| 49 | Mother's Calling12/05/1976 | 12/05/1976 | Canon |
| 50 | Run, Marco!12/12/1976 | 12/12/1976 | Canon |
| 51 | Finally to Mother12/19/1976 | 12/19/1976 | Canon |
| 52 | Back to Genova with Mother12/26/1976 | 12/26/1976 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri have?
Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri have?
In total, Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri has 52 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri?
It is recommended to watch Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri online?
Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri a complete anime?
Yes, Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri have?
No, Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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