Magic Boy
少年猿飛佐助
“He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer - Shonen Sarutobi Sasuki (Toei, 1959)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-28
Top Cast
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Katsuo Nakamura
Yukimura Sanada (voice)
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Oyu (voice)
Teruo Miyazaki
Sarutobi Sasuke (voice)
Tomoko Matsushima
Okei-chan (voice)
Kenji Susukida
Master Tozawa Hakuun (voice)
Harue Akagi
Omon Yayamata (voice)
Yoshio Yoshida
Gonkuro the Mountain Storm (voice)
Shunji Sakai
Batta no Miyoshi (voice)
Ryōei Itō
Okera no Kinta (voice)
Kazuo Iwata
Gatekeeper (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 21, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita
- Screenplay & Story
- Michihei Muramatsu, Kazuo Dan
- Original Score
- Toru Funamura
- Original Title
- 少年猿飛佐助
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita
Michihei Muramatsu, Kazuo Dan
Toru Funamura
Sanae Yamamoto, Hiroshi Okawa
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Daikuhara
Director
Taiji Yabushita
Director
Michihei Muramatsu
Writer
Toru Funamura
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Okawa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Boy
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What is Magic Boy about?
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.
Who directed Magic Boy?
Magic Boy was directed by Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita.
Who stars in Magic Boy?
The principal cast of Magic Boy includes Katsuo Nakamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Teruo Miyazaki, Tomoko Matsushima, Kenji Susukida.
When was Magic Boy released and how long is it?
Magic Boy was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Magic Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magic Boy was composed by Toru Funamura.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magic Boy?
Magic Boy holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).