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The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro

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Overview

Diego Vega returns from his study trip to discover his homeland is under the army's dictatorship. Diego, refusing to watch idly, disguises himself as Zorro to protect the weak and oppressed. Diego is not a coward but he is unable to win the affections of his sweetheart, Lolita, who is attracted to other more noble men. Diego serenades Lolita as Zorro and fights the evils of his homeland, hoping to capture her heart.

Created by Sukehiro Tomita
Written by Sukehiro Tomita
Produced by Masako Fukuyo, Hiroshi Katou
NetworksNHK BS1

Top Cast

Maria Kawamura

Maria Kawamura

Lolita Prideaux

Toshihiko Seki

Toshihiko Seki

Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro

Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Bernardo

Jurota Kosugi

Jurota Kosugi

Commandant Raymond

Kenyu Horiuchi

Kenyu Horiuchi

Lieutenant Gabriel

Kozo Shioya

Kozo Shioya

Sergeant Pedro Gonzales

Ai Orikasa

Ai Orikasa

Seela

Ai Satou

Ai Satou

Mrs. Deluchia / Nikita's Mother

Akiko Hiramatsu

Akiko Hiramatsu

Emilia

Akiko Yajima

Akiko Yajima

Poporo

Themes & Keywords

secret identityswordplaysuperherogunfighthistoricalshounenanime

About The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro is a animation, action & adventure series that first aired in 1996 exploring themes of secret identity, swordplay, superhero, gunfight, historical, shounen. Created by Sukehiro Tomita, it stars Maria Kawamura, Toshihiko Seki, Rica Matsumoto. Diego Vega returns from his study trip to discover his homeland is under the army's dictatorship. Diego, refusing to watch idly, disguises himself as Zorro to protect the weak and oppressed. Diego is not a coward but he is unable to win the affections of his sweetheart, Lolita, who is attracted to other more noble men. Diego serenades Lolita as Zorro and fights the evils of his homeland, hoping to capture her heart.

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