Matasaburo the Wind Boy
風の又三郎
Synopsis
A foreign transfer student from the city arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nickname him "Matasaburou the Wind Imp" after a local legend. Eventually they become friends and spend many days playing in the countryside. One windy day, Matasaburou returns to the city, leaving his classmates to speculate that he really was Matasaburou the Wind Imp and that he flew away on the wind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rintaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Rintaro
- Original Score
- Fumio Miyashita, Keiju Ishikawa
- Original Title
- 風の又三郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Madhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rintaro
Rintaro, Kenji Miyazawa
Fumio Miyashita, Keiju Ishikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Rintaro
Director
Keiju Ishikawa
Original Music Composer
Rintaro
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matasaburo the Wind Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Matasaburo the Wind Boy about?
A foreign transfer student from the city arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nickname him "Matasaburou the Wind Imp" after a local legend. Eventually they become friends and spend many days playing in the countryside. One windy day, Matasaburou returns to the city, leaving his classmates to speculate that he really was Matasaburou the Wind Imp and that he flew away on the wind.
Who directed Matasaburo the Wind Boy?
Matasaburo the Wind Boy was directed by Rintaro.
Who stars in Matasaburo the Wind Boy?
The principal cast of Matasaburo the Wind Boy includes Mayumi Tanaka, Atsushi Gamou, Kazuhiro Kamifuji, Masato Hirano, Tatsuhiko Nakamura.
When was Matasaburo the Wind Boy released and how long is it?
Matasaburo the Wind Boy was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Matasaburo the Wind Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matasaburo the Wind Boy was composed by Fumio Miyashita, Keiju Ishikawa.