If you want animation that is not just for kids, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is available in Australia on JustWatch TV, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and JustWatch TV right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 158 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it in order — the character development is cumulative. Start it on JustWatch TV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The look of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, he spends his days ditching school, fishing, climbing trees and having adventures. Masako Nozawa and Kazuyo Aoki bring more to it than the format typically demands. It first aired in 1980. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but The Adventures of Tom Sawyer works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils is the obvious comparison, but The Adventures of Tom Sawyer earns its own place alongside it. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Masako Nozawa brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer wrapped up in 1980 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.