The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
Also known as Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji
1963 film by Yūgo Serikawa
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6.7In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.
Released: 1963-03-2486 minDir: Yugo SerikawaAnimation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast
- Morio Kazama as Susanoo (voice)
- Chiharu Kuri as Akahana (voice)
- Yukiko Okada as Kushinada-hime (voice)
- Masato Yamanouchi as Wadatsumi, Kushinada-hime's father (voice)
- Kiyoshi Kawakubo as Titan-bô (voice)
- Hideo Kinoshita as Tarô / Tsukuyomi (voice)
Themes
- magic
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1960s children's fantasy films1963 adventure films1963 anime films1963 children's films1963 fantasy films1963 filmsAdventure anime and mangaAnimated films about dragonsAnimated films based on Japanese myths and legendsAnime films with original screenplaysColumbia Pictures animated filmsColumbia Pictures films
