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FilmAdventureFamilyAnimation

Magic Boy (1959)

Original title: 少年猿飛佐助

G · 1959-12-25 · 1h 23m · JA
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He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...

Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets out to master his magical gifts, making a pilgrimage to the home of the wizard Hakuunsai. While Sasuke learns the ways of magic, the demon witch terrorizes the countryside, and Sasuke works to complete his training in time.

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Michihei MuramatsuWriterTaiji YabushitaDirectorAkira DaikuharaDirector

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Katsuo NakamuraKatsuo NakamuraYukimura Sanada (voice)Hiroko SakuramachiHiroko SakuramachiOyu (voice)Teruo MiyazakiTeruo MiyazakiSarutobi Sasuke (voice)Tomoko MatsushimaTomoko MatsushimaOkei-chan (voice)Kenji SusukidaKenji SusukidaMaster Tozawa Hakuun (voice)Harue AkagiHarue AkagiOmon Yayamata (voice)Yoshio YoshidaYoshio YoshidaGonkuro the Mountain Storm (voice)Shunji SakaiShunji SakaiBatta no Miyoshi (voice)Ryôei ItôRyôei ItôOkera no Kinta (voice)Kazuo IwataKazuo IwataGatekeeper (voice)

Keywords

AnimeSuper powerNinjaHuman animal relationship

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Genre affinityAdventure · Family · AnimationTheme affinityAnime · Super Power · NinjaVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference1007793 · 957453

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Frequently asked questions about Magic Boy

What is Magic Boy about?

Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets out to master his magical gifts, making a pilgrimage to the home of the wizard Hakuunsai. While Sasuke learns the ways of magic, the demon witch terrorizes the countryside, and Sasuke works to complete his training in time.

How long is Magic Boy?

Magic Boy has a runtime of 83 minutes.