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Unsheathing the Past: A Look Back at Anime San Jushi If you grew up with a television in the late 80s or early 90s, you might remember a certain high-adventure series that brought Alexandre Dumas' classic The Three Musketeers to the small screen with a distinct Japanese flair. Anime San Jushi (literally "Anime Three Musketeers") first aired in 1987 and remains a nostalgic gem for vintage anime fans.

: The show was widely broadcast internationally, known as Sous le Signe des Mousquetaires in French-speaking regions. Summary Checklist Original Air Date October 1987 – February 1989 Episode Count 52 Episodes Opening Theme "Yume Bouken" by Noriko Sakai Key Characters D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, Aramis, Jean, Milady

: Adding to the charm are sidekicks like Copie the parrot and Milady’s monkey henchman, Pepe .

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