10/02/1977 - 10/01/1978 Finished
Ie Naki Ko (家なき子)
Also known as: Nobody's Boy Remi
Remi's world shatters when his estranged father reveals he is adopted and sells him into hardship. Rescued by Vitalis, a traveling musician with a troupe of animal performers, the boy embarks on a journey across the French countryside seeking his true parents while learning profound lessons about friendship, loss, and resilience.
51
Total episodes
51
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 51 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Ie Naki Ko 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! Ie Naki Ko doesn't have a single filler episode: all 51 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 51 episodes of Ie Naki Ko aired in 1977–1978 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 Ie Naki Ko is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 51 without detours. If you came looking for which Ie Naki Ko episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remi From Chavanon Village10/02/1977 | 10/02/1977 | Canon |
| 2 | Remi, the Child of Destiny10/09/1977 | 10/09/1977 | Canon |
| 3 | Remi's Departure10/16/1977 | 10/16/1977 | Canon |
| 4 | March Forward Remi!10/23/1977 | 10/23/1977 | Canon |
| 5 | Remi's Debut10/30/1977 | 10/30/1977 | Canon |
| 6 | Remi and His Sky-Blue Classroom11/06/1977 | 11/06/1977 | Canon |
| 7 | Do Re Mi Fa Remi11/13/1977 | 11/13/1977 | Canon |
| 8 | Remi, the Lost Child11/20/1977 | 11/20/1977 | Canon |
| 9 | My First Friend Grace11/27/1977 | 11/27/1977 | Canon |
| 10 | An Unexpected Incident12/04/1977 | 12/04/1977 | Canon |
| 11 | Vitalis's Trial12/11/1977 | 12/11/1977 | Canon |
| 12 | Little Leader Remi12/19/1977 | 12/19/1977 | Canon |
| 13 | Encounter with the "Swan"12/25/1977 | 12/25/1977 | Canon |
| 14 | The Swan and Remi's Troupe01/01/1978 | 01/01/1978 | Canon |
| 15 | A Happy Boat Ride01/08/1978 | 01/08/1978 | Canon |
| 16 | A Dream Fulfilled, Two Mothers01/15/1978 | 01/15/1978 | Canon |
| 17 | Goodbye "Swan"01/22/1978 | 01/22/1978 | Canon |
| 18 | Don't Look Back Remi01/29/1978 | 01/29/1978 | Canon |
| 19 | In the Blizzard02/05/1978 | 02/05/1978 | Canon |
| 20 | Remi and the Wolves02/12/1978 | 02/12/1978 | Canon |
| 21 | A New Life Is Born02/19/1978 | 02/19/1978 | Canon |
| 22 | Master Joli-Coeur02/26/1978 | 02/26/1978 | Canon |
| 23 | A Wonderful Teacher03/05/1978 | 03/05/1978 | Canon |
| 24 | A Dear Friend In Paris, Mattia03/12/1978 | 03/12/1978 | Canon |
| 25 | Master Garofoli03/19/1978 | 03/19/1978 | Canon |
| 26 | Farewell My Son03/26/1978 | 03/26/1978 | Canon |
| 27 | Vitalis's Past04/02/1978 | 04/02/1978 | Canon |
| 28 | Lise's Sympathy04/09/1978 | 04/09/1978 | Canon |
| 29 | Greenhouses of Happiness04/16/1978 | 04/16/1978 | Canon |
| 30 | My Brothers and Sisters04/23/1978 | 04/23/1978 | Canon |
| 31 | Thank You Mattia04/30/1978 | 04/30/1978 | Canon |
| 32 | A Wonderful Idea05/07/1978 | 05/07/1978 | Canon |
| 33 | An Unexpected Companion05/14/1978 | 05/14/1978 | Canon |
| 34 | A Storm! 250 Meters Underground05/21/1978 | 05/21/1978 | Canon |
| 35 | Remi Is Saved05/28/1978 | 05/28/1978 | Canon |
| 36 | Music Genius, Mattia06/04/1978 | 06/04/1978 | Canon |
| 37 | A Gift For Mama06/11/1978 | 06/11/1978 | Canon |
| 38 | Mama Barberin06/18/1978 | 06/18/1978 | Canon |
| 39 | Hurry! To Paris06/25/1978 | 06/25/1978 | Canon |
| 40 | Remi Is An English Man!07/02/1978 | 07/02/1978 | Canon |
| 41 | At Last! Mama and Papa Found07/09/1978 | 07/09/1978 | Canon |
| 42 | The Driscol's True Identities07/16/1978 | 07/16/1978 | Canon |
| 43 | The Milligan's Crest07/30/1978 | 07/30/1978 | Canon |
| 44 | Ties Between a Mother and Child08/06/1978 | 08/06/1978 | Canon |
| 45 | Mother Vanishes08/13/1978 | 08/13/1978 | Canon |
| 46 | In Despair08/20/1978 | 08/20/1978 | Canon |
| 47 | Diving to the Death09/03/1978 | 09/03/1978 | Canon |
| 48 | Storm in the English Channel09/10/1978 | 09/10/1978 | Canon |
| 49 | Two Mothers09/17/1978 | 09/17/1978 | Canon |
| 50 | Her First Word... Remi!09/24/1978 | 09/24/1978 | Canon |
| 51 | A New Journey10/01/1978 | 10/01/1978 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Ie Naki Ko have?
Ie Naki Ko 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 Ie Naki Ko have?
In total, Ie Naki Ko has 51 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 Ie Naki Ko?
It is recommended to watch Ie Naki Ko 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 Ie Naki Ko online?
Ie Naki Ko is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Ie Naki Ko a complete anime?
Yes, Ie Naki Ko 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 Ie Naki Ko have?
No, Ie Naki Ko 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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