05/01/1982 - 02/05/1983 Finished
Taiyou no Ko Esteban (太陽の子エステバン)
Also known as: The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1532. Esteban, age 12 is a foundling from Barcelona, with a mysterious power of ordering the Sun to appear, for which he is called "Child of the Sun." Upon the death of his adoptive father, Esteban learns he was rescued as a baby from a sinking ship in the ocean. The mysterious medallion that Esteban wears since ever has a trace somewhere in the New World, probably coming from the Mysterious Cities of Gold. Esteban leaves Spain to find his parents and find out who he is. On the way he meets Zia, an Inca girl who was kidnapped from her people years back and has exactly the same medallion as him. Later on, they are joined by Tao, a young Galapagos robinson, the last descendant of the Empire of Heva, an Empire said to have built the Cities of Gold. Following Coyolite, the shining star represented on their medallions, the three children travel through the unexplored New World, searching for the Cities of Gold, believing that this way is leading them to their lost parents. (Source: ANN)
39
Total episodes
39
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 39 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Taiyou no Ko Esteban 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! Taiyou no Ko Esteban doesn't have a single filler episode: all 39 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 39 episodes of Taiyou no Ko Esteban aired in 1982–1983 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 Taiyou no Ko Esteban is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 39 without detours. If you came looking for which Taiyou no Ko Esteban episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
39 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban, Child of the Sun05/01/1982 | 05/01/1982 | Canon |
| 2 | Crossing the Atlantic05/08/1982 | 05/08/1982 | Canon |
| 3 | Heroes Again05/15/1982 | 05/15/1982 | Canon |
| 4 | Adrift on the Endless Sea05/22/1982 | 05/22/1982 | Canon |
| 5 | The Abduction of Zia05/29/1982 | 05/29/1982 | Canon |
| 6 | The Ship Solaris06/05/1982 | 06/05/1982 | Canon |
| 7 | Secret of the Solaris06/12/1982 | 06/12/1982 | Canon |
| 8 | The New Continent06/19/1982 | 06/19/1982 | Canon |
| 9 | The End of the Solaris06/26/1982 | 06/26/1982 | Canon |
| 10 | Secret of the Temple07/03/1982 | 07/03/1982 | Canon |
| 11 | Messengers of the Region07/10/1982 | 07/10/1982 | Canon |
| 12 | Secret of the Medallions07/17/1982 | 07/17/1982 | Canon |
| 13 | Mystery of the Parents07/24/1982 | 07/24/1982 | Canon |
| 14 | Esteban's Medallion07/31/1982 | 07/31/1982 | Canon |
| 15 | The Subterranean Secret08/07/1982 | 08/07/1982 | Canon |
| 16 | The Urubus08/14/1982 | 08/14/1982 | Canon |
| 17 | The Great Condor08/21/1982 | 08/21/1982 | Canon |
| 18 | Maiden Flight of the Great Condor08/28/1982 | 08/28/1982 | Canon |
| 19 | The Nazca Plateau09/04/1982 | 09/04/1982 | Canon |
| 20 | The Spaniards' Cannon09/11/1982 | 09/11/1982 | Canon |
| 21 | The Amazons09/18/1982 | 09/18/1982 | Canon |
| 22 | The Mirror of the Moon09/25/1982 | 09/25/1982 | Canon |
| 23 | The Jade Mask10/02/1982 | 10/02/1982 | Canon |
| 24 | The Manuscript10/09/1982 | 10/09/1982 | Canon |
| 25 | The Lake of Gold10/16/1982 | 10/16/1982 | Canon |
| 26 | The Swamps10/23/1982 | 10/23/1982 | Canon |
| 27 | The Doors of the Night10/30/1982 | 10/30/1982 | Canon |
| 28 | The Forest of Statues11/06/1982 | 11/06/1982 | Canon |
| 29 | The Burning Shield11/13/1982 | 11/13/1982 | Canon |
| 30 | The Escape11/20/1982 | 11/20/1982 | Canon |
| 31 | The Village of the New Sun11/27/1982 | 11/27/1982 | Canon |
| 32 | Attack of the Olmecs12/04/1982 | 12/04/1982 | Canon |
| 33 | The Reunion12/11/1982 | 12/11/1982 | Canon |
| 34 | Revolt of the Mayas12/18/1982 | 12/18/1982 | Canon |
| 35 | The Olmec Machine01/08/1983 | 01/08/1983 | Canon |
| 36 | Aerial Pursuit01/15/1983 | 01/15/1983 | Canon |
| 37 | The City of Gold01/22/1983 | 01/22/1983 | Canon |
| 38 | The Great Legacy01/29/1983 | 01/29/1983 | Canon |
| 39 | The End of the City of Gold02/05/1983 | 02/05/1983 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Taiyou no Ko Esteban have?
Taiyou no Ko Esteban 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 Taiyou no Ko Esteban have?
In total, Taiyou no Ko Esteban has 39 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 Taiyou no Ko Esteban?
It is recommended to watch Taiyou no Ko Esteban 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 Taiyou no Ko Esteban online?
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Is Taiyou no Ko Esteban a complete anime?
Yes, Taiyou no Ko Esteban 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 Taiyou no Ko Esteban have?
No, Taiyou no Ko Esteban 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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