Sindbad no Bouken

Based on the famous tale from The Thousand and One Arabian Nights, this story takes place more than 1200 years ago. The story`s hero is the impish Sindbad, a mischievous boy full of curiosity, who one night sneaks into the royal palace to watch the acrobatic performances and learns that a wide world awaits beyond Baghdad.

Hearing of the travels of his uncle Captain Ali, Sindbad decides to become a sailor and travel around the world. Leaving behind a note to his father, young Sindbad boards Captain Ali`s ship and-accompanied by a myna called Sheila-sets out for the greatest adventure of his life.

(summary from http://www.nipponanimation.com/catalogue/003/)

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52 TV Episodes.
Animation by Nippon Animation.

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Pls note that this is a 30-year-old series.