05/01/1982 - 02/05/1983 Finished
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (Taiyou no Ko Esteban)
Also known as: 太陽の子エステバン
Orphaned since infancy, twelve-year-old Esteban carries a mysterious medallion and commands an extraordinary gift,summoning the sun itself, earning him the title Child of the Sun. Driven to uncover his origins in the New World, he encounters Zia, an Inca girl bearing an identical medallion, and Tao, heir to the Empire of Heva. The three journey through uncharted wilderness following the celestial mark on their medallions, pursuing both the legendary Cities of Gold and the parents stolen from them.
39
Total episodes
39
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 39 Filler episodes · 0
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Taiyou no Ko Esteban. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Taiyou no Ko Esteban has no filler episodes: all 39 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
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.
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