Adventure ·Animation ·Family · Japan · 1959 · 1h 23m

Magic Boy

少年猿飛佐助

Magic Boy poster
Director
Akira DaikuharaTaiji Yabushita
Cast
Katsuo Nakamura as Yukimura Sanada (voice) Hiroko Sakuramachi as Oyu (voice) Teruo Miyazaki as Sarutobi Sasuke (voice) Tomoko Matsushima as Okei-chan (voice) Kenji Susukida as Master Tozawa Hakuun (voice) Harue Akagi as Omon Yayamata (voice)
Crew
Toru Funamura — Original Music Composer Michihei Muramatsu — Writer Hiroshi Okawa — Producer
Tagline

He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Magic Boy — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
human animal relationshipninjasuper poweranime
Key Collaborators
Akira Daikuhara Director Taiji Yabushita Director Toru Funamura Original Music Composer Michihei Muramatsu Writer Hiroshi Okawa Producer
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