TV series · 1978 · NHK General TV
Is Future Boy Conan based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Future Boy Conan is based on the book The Incredible Tide by Alexander Key (1970).
The TV series premiered in 1978 on NHK General TV.
The book behind Future Boy Conan
The Incredible Tide
by Alexander Key · first published 1970 · dystopian fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, science fiction
1970 novel by Alexander Key.
Common questions
Is Future Boy Conan based on a book?
Yes. Future Boy Conan is based on the book The Incredible Tide by Alexander Key (1970).
Who wrote the book Future Boy Conan is based on?
The Incredible Tide was written by Alexander Key and first published in 1970.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Incredible Tide before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Alexander Key's books
- Race to Witch Mountain (film, 2009)
- Escape to Witch Mountain (film, 1975)