Japan / Dec 25, 1959
He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...
1h 23min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Shunji Sakai | Batta no Miyoshi (voice) |
| Ryōei Itō | Okera no Kinta (voice) |
| Kazuo Iwata | Gatekeeper (voice) |
Genres
AdventureAnimationFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 少年猿飛佐助 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Toei Animation |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 1959 |
| Executive producer | Sanae Yamamoto |
| Production | Hiroshi Okawa |
| Writer | Michihei Muramatsu, Kazuo Dan |
| Assistant directors | Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita |
| Production design | Reiji Koyama, Seigo Shindô |
| Art direction | Reiji Koyama, Seigo Shindô |
| Set decoration | Reiji Koyama, Seigo Shindô |
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Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Mar 16, 1961
United States / Jun 22, 1961 / G
Physical media
Japan / Sep 21, 1985 / VHS
United States / Jul 21, 2014 / G / DVD
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