The young Sioux, little Yakari, recounts the story of how he met Little Thunder, his spirited and intelligent pony-friend, and his protector, the Great Eagle.
A fearsome and solitary hunter thirsts for revenge against the mighty leader of the pack, while Yakari wants to help man and wolf finally make peace with one another.
During a fishing trip, Yakari falls in the river while trying to save a helpless bear cub and loses his memory. Will the selfless boy get his memory back?
A playful but careless sea-creature gets trapped in a small pond next to the beavers' dam and is unable to return to the river. How can Yakari free the large and heavy mammal?
Under the tribe's nose, crafty and silent thieves managed to steal all the horses, nevertheless, Yakari notices that Little Thunder's footprints are missing. Will the tribe get its horses back?
A couple of mischievous bear cub siblings play tricks on Yakari, but soon, one of them will get trapped in a great burrow, while air is running out. Only the burrow's builders are able to help Mama and Papa Bear. Will they make it in time?
The beavers are quite worried about the unusually low water level. Yakari with the help of a wide-winged condor head to the high mountains to discover an enormous boulder in the water's way. Can the young Sioux move the massive rock?
Despite the warnings, a playful young coyote gets separated from his mother and eventually becomes Yakari's student. Will the mother coyote reunite with her baby?
As a terrible drought hits the vast prairies relentlessly, Yakari stumbles upon a formidable but harmless snake with a well-hidden secret. Will the mysterious rainbow-serpent help Yakari?
Much to Yakari and Rainbow's surprise, a unique white bear appears in the forest and is already the target of Quick Bow, the skilful hunter. Can the two friends help the mysterious Ghost Bear escape from a cruel fate?
The tribe sends all men and children to catch fish; however, Buffalo Seed and Yakari's efforts are fruitless, unlike the skilful unknown kid at the riverbank. But who could be this great but unknown fisherman?
Litle Big-Shot is pissed-off when Yakari wins another dare, tree climbing, by picking an oak he knows all too well. To Yakari's surprise, trees start talking to him. Intrigued, he follows a trail which proves planned by two individuals.
A mysterious robber sneaks into Wise One's teepee and steals his precious medicine bag. Before long, the little Sioux finally discovers the culprit who is not at all willing to hand over the bag. Can Yakari trick the trickster?
After his exclusion from a big hunt, the headstrong Buffalo Seed decides to run away from the tribe and only return when he becomes an accomplished hunter and a great archer.
After a silly dispute with his best friend, Buffalo Seed, the young Yakari discovers that Linden, the beaver, has problems of his own with his former friend, Needles, the porcupine. Will those stubborn two let him be the voice of reason?
In the prairie, Yakari discovers a long-lost great warrior's medicine bag, and with it, a mysterious wooden mask. The boy decides to return the sacred artefact to its rightful owner; even if his quest leads him to a dark and gloomy cave.
Yakari, the little rascal, along with Rainbow, discover a strange cow's hide depicting an unsolved mystery and set off to the high mountains to solve its puzzle. Could their search lead them to the sacred stone?
Droopy Ear, the tribe's faithful but sometimes mischievous dog, decides to hide Restful Rock's precious flute. Now, how can Yakari discover the missing musical instrument before its owner returns?
In search of a place where the tribe can set up camp for the winter, Yakari and Buffalo Seed are scared off by the mysterious Moon Spirit. But what is her connection to the "Earth Mother" every animal in the forest is talking about?
Honeycomb, Yakari's bear cub friend, comes to him for help after his mother's strange behaviour. As Yakari discovers the angry bear-mother and the culprit, only a clever plan will make things right again. Will he succeed?
Yakari and Rainbow encounter a pack of wolves hunting a moose who got trapped after a rockslide. The trail to the valley is still blocked and only the big male moose knows another way out. But are the hungry wolves willing to cooperate?
When a joking remark offends the proud Impatient Squirrel, the wise Restful Rock decides to propose a three-stage challenge between them; however, he is letting his opponent win. Does Restful Rock have a secret plan in mind?
Speedy Turtle, the tribe's oldest woman, is feeling sick, and the only thing that can heal her is the extraordinary Prairie Starflower. Only the Queen of the bees knows where to find them, but will she share the secret with Yakari?
Yakari simply can't wait to get a closer look at a fearsome pack of wolves; however, when he witnesses a member of the pack cruelly driven away by his own kind, he decides to help. Will Cringing Wolf's training be successful?
Much to his surprise, Yakari discovers that the sluggish and sleepy, Eyes-Always-Shut, is actually very active during the night. But how can Yakari watch him all night long without falling asleep himself?
A mysterious set of penetrating bright eyes seem to be following Yakari all over the thick and shadowy forest; however, when his friend disappears, the very same set of eyes seem to be leading Yakari somewhere. Who do those eyes belong to?
Unexpectedly, Yakari and Little Thunder come across a great but sad old buffalo who claims that his days are numbered. Can Yakari help the elderly bison catch up to his herd?
Poor Yakari is cold, sick and feverish, and has visions of ancient legends about the sons of the eagle and the fearful water demon, as his totem, the Great Eagle, is nowhere to be found. Will he answer Yakari's call?
Long Bow, Yakari's enormous but kind-hearted friend, has returned unexpectedly to the small Sioux village to stay until the buffalo-hunting season. Obviously, he needs a horse; however, where could they find a mustang as big as him?
To teach the tough hunter, Proudest Cloud, a lesson in respect, Dreaming Bear, Yakari's friend, has to undergo the trial of the red arrow. Once, he used to be a tracker; however, will he be able to find the small arrow without any help?
The good-hearted and well-meaning Yakari is having trouble keeping his promises to his mother and his friends. After all these promises, will he manage to fulfil at least one of his duties?
After losing a singing contest, the mischievous Mic-Mac decides to retaliate and never leave Yakari in peace. Undoubtedly, the desperate Sioux boy needs to hatch a clever plan to get rid of him; however, who says this is an easy task?
A persistent and spine-chilling sound drives all men and animals mad, and on top of that, Buffalo Seed is missing. But what is this spooky echo? Could this be the mighty roar of the mythical Thunder-Bird?
As a proud member of the Sioux tribe prepares himself for an ancient ceremony, much to his amazement, he discovers that everything inside his teepee has vanished into thin air. Can Yakari find the sneaky thief?
The well-meaning beaver, Wooden Head, cuts down a large tree, and as a result, a mother bird's nest runs aground a dark underground cavern occupied by an irascible wolverine. Can Yakari with the help of a kind bat save the brood?
Two fearful Indians claim that the Great Grey, Rainbow's proud horse, belongs to them. Courageously, the boys try to fend off the liars; however, only Rainbow has a secret plan to set free her companion who doesn't belong to anyone.
Yearning to see one last time the grassy hill of her childhood, Moon Spirit, the wise animal healer, along with Yakari and Rainbow, set off on a long journey with a ravenous pack of wolves close by. But is the old woman helpless after all?
Slow Strider is put in charge of collecting clay for the tribe's reserves in red pigment; however, Yakari and Buffalo Seed will soon find out, that in this seemingly easy job, there's always a good opportunity to learn a thing or two.
After finding the skeleton of a gigantic bison in the prairie, Buffalo Seed decides to take a horn as a trophy; however, when a tempest breaks out, he disappears. Where could he be hiding, and what will become of the other giant horn?
Game is scarce and the tribe is starving, so Speedy Turtle entrusts Yakari with two precious items of her childhood; however, a swift magpie steals them. Can he outsmart the cunning bird to bring them back?
To determine who is the bravest, Yakari and Buffalo Seed turn to the wise Restful Rock's aid who encourages them to undertake a special test of valour. But is there enough time for a single person to succeed in such an important mission?
Sometimes, the tribe's dog, Droopy Ear, can be a real nuisance. This time, he befriended a lost wolf cub and also brought him back to the camp. Can Yakari explain to the wide-eyed dog that a wolf simply can't live near men?
Yakari tries to reconcile the grouchy grizzly bear and the friendly little otter who bicker incessantly over a huge pile of freshly-caught fish. Thankfully, a solitary pelican is willing to be the voice of reason. What is his clever plan?
Young Yakari gets a quick lesson from the tribe's shaman about the omnipresent circle's importance and sets off to the high mountains in search of answers. Will Yakari find the secret of the circle, and with it, the Great Nest?
During a journey in the canyon, Yakari and Buffalo Seed discover the immense imprints of a mammoth bison, who seems to be able to jump over gorges and even fly. Can the two young trackers unveil the mystery of the Giant's footprints?
To no avail, Yakari tries to find Little Thunder after a failed attempt to jump over a deep ravine, when unexpectedly, a magnificent lynx offers his skills to help. Can the Great Lynx see what cannot be seen and save the poor pony?
After a dangerous encounter with a deadly rattlesnake in the golden grasslands, Rainbow and Yakari decide to get a nice present for Straight Gaze. Will the great archer enjoy his unexpected gift?
Quick Bow, wants to exploit Yakari's extraordinary ability to communicate with animals, to finally get his hands on Snowball's white fur. However, the young Sioux and his friends are going to teach him a lesson he will never forget.
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By what name was Yakari (2005) officially released in Canada in English?