Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Name: Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Genre: Family, Animation, Kids
Released: 1979-04-07
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Noriko Tsukase, Keiko Yokozawa, Kazuomi Ikeda, Masako Sugaya, Ichiro Nagai

シートン動物記　りすのバナー

AnimeJapanese anime

Year: 1979
Country: JP
Language: ja
Genre: Family, Animation, Kids
Runtime: 30 min
Rating: 7.8/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
Director: Yoshio Kuroda

Plot Overview

The story of Banner, a young orphaned squirrel raised by a kindly mother cat, and his adventures in the forest.

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Director

YKYoshio Kuroda

Cast & Key Characters

Noriko Tsukase in Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Noriko TsukaseBanner

Keiko Yokozawa in Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Keiko YokozawaSue KIKazuomi IkedaGrandfather

Masako Sugaya in Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Masako SugayaClay

Ichiro Nagai in Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel

Ichiro NagaiUncle Owl

Production

Nippon Animation tv asahi

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 26 episodes

1 A Kitten is a Squirrel? 1979-04-07
2 Friends of the Forest 1979-04-14
3 Banner's Own Home 1979-04-21
4 A Strange Thief 1979-04-28
5 Tail Parachute 1979-05-05
6 We're All Friends 1979-05-12
7 Clay Runs Away 1979-05-19
8 Clay Rescue Mission 1979-05-26
9 Moving-Out Curse 1979-06-02
10 Squirrel School 1979-06-09
11 Rabbit in a Rose Briar 1979-06-16
12 Scary Field Trip 1979-06-23
13 Lure of the Mushrooms 1979-06-30
14 Run While You Can 1979-07-07
15 Wandering Porcupine 1979-07-14
16 Sue's Star Fortunetelling 1979-07-21
17 Topsy-Turvy Confusion 1979-07-28
18 Blooming in Autumn 1979-08-04
19 Found a Music Box 1979-08-11
20 Death of a Horned Owl 1979-08-18
21 Farewell to Hickory Forest 1979-08-25
22 To a New Forest 1979-09-01
23 Dangerous Quarrel 1979-09-08
24 City Adventure 1979-09-15
25 Winter Journey 1979-09-22
26 In a New Forest 1979-09-29

Critical Reception & Ratings

Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel is rated 7.8 out of 10 by viewers — 11 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel about?

The story of Banner, a young orphaned squirrel raised by a kindly mother cat, and his adventures in the forest.

How many seasons and episodes does Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel have?

1 season and 26 episodes.

Is Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 26 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel?

Noriko Tsukase, Keiko Yokozawa, Kazuomi Ikeda, Masako Sugaya, Ichiro Nagai.

Who is the director of Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel?

Yoshio Kuroda.

When was Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel released?

1979.

Where can I watch Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel?

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