04/06/2005 - 03/29/2006 Finished
Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu (甲虫王者ムシキング ～森の民の伝説～)
Also known as: Mushiking: The Guardians of the Forest
The story begins with a spaceship struggling to return to its home world, which crash lands onto a dying planet, triggering an explosion of pure energy, generated by the powerful and mysterious life forms that are piloting the craft. This outburst of energy infuses the dying planet with a life-generating force. Popo, the main character of the story, lives happily with his mother on this planet in a remote part of the forest that is populated with praying mantises, ladybugs, beetles and many other insects. Popos greatest desire is to grow up and become stronger, so that he can search for his father who left the family several years before and has not been heard from since. His father was known as the Guardian of the Forest, as he was passionately dedicated to his research on the planet and on the forest in which his family lives. One day, while walking through the forest, Popo witnesses an ominous event. A strange flowing mist appears, completely covering the forest. A mysterious and sinister character, Passer, also appears, condemning Popos father as an enemy of the forest people and the source of all their trouble. Popo races home only to find to his shock and amazement that his mother has been transformed into a half-plant, half human creature. Confused and dismayed over what he has seen, Popo decides that only his father will be able to restore his mother to her human self and rescue the forest from harm. He decides to leave his home in search for his father. However, the evil Adder and his henchmen plot to prevent Popo from achieving his goal with the help of giant beetles who attack the young boy at every turn. Fortunately, Popo has an ally, Mushiking: The King of Beetles! With his overwhelming strength and overpowering fighting style, Mushiking always comes through at the nick of time to save the young boy from defeat and to set him back on his quest. Is Popo able to find his father and to save his mother and the forest? Discovering his destiny as the next Guardian of the Forest, and protected and guided on his journey by Mushiking, Popo's epic quest to reunite with his father now begins! (Source: Official Site)
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, Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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! Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu aired in 2005–2006 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 | The Start of Popo's Journey04/06/2005 | 04/06/2005 | Canon |
| 2 | Circus Girl04/14/2005 | 04/14/2005 | Canon |
| 3 | Soul's Location04/27/2005 | 04/27/2005 | Canon |
| 4 | The Radiance of Life04/28/2005 | 04/28/2005 | Canon |
| 5 | Fruit Village05/05/2005 | 05/05/2005 | Canon |
| 6 | The Truth of Hope05/12/2005 | 05/12/2005 | Canon |
| 7 | Mission and Destiny05/19/2005 | 05/19/2005 | Canon |
| 8 | Words Left Behind05/26/2005 | 05/26/2005 | Canon |
| 9 | Forest of Sloths06/02/2005 | 06/02/2005 | Canon |
| 10 | The Witch and the Girl06/09/2005 | 06/09/2005 | Canon |
| 11 | The Power of Love06/16/2005 | 06/16/2005 | Canon |
| 12 | Another Boy06/23/2005 | 06/23/2005 | Canon |
| 13 | Approaching Shadow06/30/2005 | 06/30/2005 | Canon |
| 14 | Encounter07/07/2005 | 07/07/2005 | Canon |
| 15 | The Sun That Won't Set07/14/2005 | 07/14/2005 | Canon |
| 16 | The King of Inventions07/21/2005 | 07/21/2005 | Canon |
| 17 | Amber Fortress07/28/2005 | 07/28/2005 | Canon |
| 18 | The Kingdom of the Children08/04/2005 | 08/04/2005 | Canon |
| 19 | Mother's River08/11/2005 | 08/11/2005 | Canon |
| 20 | Beetle Collector08/18/2005 | 08/18/2005 | Canon |
| 21 | Black Forest08/25/2005 | 08/25/2005 | Canon |
| 22 | The Stars' Memories09/01/2005 | 09/01/2005 | Canon |
| 23 | The Beginning of Life09/08/2005 | 09/08/2005 | Canon |
| 24 | Journey's End09/15/2005 | 09/15/2005 | Canon |
| 25 | Shaky Bonds09/22/2005 | 09/22/2005 | Canon |
| 26 | The Radiance of Dusk09/29/2005 | 09/29/2005 | Canon |
| 27 | Engraved Crest10/06/2005 | 10/06/2005 | Canon |
| 28 | In the Storm10/13/2005 | 10/13/2005 | Canon |
| 29 | The Tomb of Wild Roses10/20/2005 | 10/20/2005 | Canon |
| 30 | Forest of Ideals10/27/2005 | 10/27/2005 | Canon |
| 31 | Conveyed Pain11/03/2005 | 11/03/2005 | Canon |
| 32 | Blue Bonds11/10/2005 | 11/10/2005 | Canon |
| 33 | True Self11/17/2005 | 11/17/2005 | Canon |
| 34 | Protectors of the Forest11/24/2005 | 11/24/2005 | Canon |
| 35 | Valley of Training11/30/2005 | 11/30/2005 | Canon |
| 36 | Male Beetle's Tears12/07/2005 | 12/07/2005 | Canon |
| 37 | Small King12/14/2005 | 12/14/2005 | Canon |
| 38 | Capital Shedding Skin12/21/2005 | 12/21/2005 | Canon |
| 39 | Proof Of A Protector12/28/2005 | 12/28/2005 | Canon |
| 40 | Village Of The Beetle King01/04/2006 | 01/04/2006 | Canon |
| 41 | The Road To Take01/11/2006 | 01/11/2006 | Canon |
| 42 | Rebirth01/18/2006 | 01/18/2006 | Canon |
| 43 | The Grave Of The Beetles01/25/2006 | 01/25/2006 | Canon |
| 44 | Father And Child02/01/2006 | 02/01/2006 | Canon |
| 45 | Promise02/08/2006 | 02/08/2006 | Canon |
| 46 | Frozen Life02/15/2006 | 02/15/2006 | Canon |
| 47 | The Two Kings02/22/2006 | 02/22/2006 | Canon |
| 48 | The Shining Forest03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | Canon |
| 49 | The End Of The Fight03/08/2006 | 03/08/2006 | Canon |
| 50 | Dream Of The Forest03/15/2006 | 03/15/2006 | Canon |
| 51 | Because I'm Alive03/22/2006 | 03/22/2006 | Canon |
| 52 | The Legend Of The Forest People03/29/2006 | 03/29/2006 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu have?
Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu have?
In total, Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu?
It is recommended to watch Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu online?
Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu a complete anime?
Yes, Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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 Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu have?
No, Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu 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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