Magic Boy

Magic Boy

83 mins | Adventure, Animation, Family | Dec. 25, 1959

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.

Magic Boy

83 mins | Adventure, Animation, Family | Dec. 25, 1959

Magic Boy
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Toei Animation
Original title 少年猿飛佐助
Directors Taiji Yabushita, Akira Daikuhara
Writers Michihei Muramatsu, Kazuo Dan

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)

Yoshio Yoshida

as Gonkuro the Mountain Storm (voice)

Shunji Sakai

as Batta no Miyoshi (voice)

Ryôei Itô

as Okera no Kinta (voice)

Kazuo Iwata

as Gatekeeper (voice)