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Overview

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7.7/10   137 votes
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Writers:
Miyoko Matsutani (novel)
Takashi Mitsui (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 March 1979 (Japan) more
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Delightful magic and powerful mythological truth. more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Kazuo Kitamura ... Niwatori-chouja (voice)
Sayuri Yoshinaga ... Tatsuya (voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Junya Kato ... Taro (voice)
Kirin Kiki ... Yamanba (voice)
Kazuo Kumakura ... Red Oni (voice)
Mîna Tominaga ... Aya (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Taro the Dragon Boy (International: English title)
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Runtime:
75 min
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo

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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Delightful magic and powerful mythological truth., 13 February 2002
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Author: Zorch from Milwaukee WI

This is a beautiful rendition of what I assume is an old Japanese legend. The animation is simple yet satisfying because the illustration is so beautiful and compelling.

The film presents the story of Taro, a young boy with great strength who leaves his village and friends to find his mother. During the course of his journey he learns much of the world. He frees himself of those who wish to use him and welcomes those who help. There is much delightful magic and powerful mythological truth in this film.

I have an English language version (Turner Program Services) with exceptionally well done music and voices. My children have viewed this over and over again, and unlike Disney films, the adults have not tired of it. The music, language and story are both charming and profound.

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