Magic Boy(1959)
少年猿飛佐助
He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...
Magic Boy 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.
Magic Boy (1959) is a adventure, animation and family film directed by Akira Daikuhara, released on December 25, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Katsuo Nakamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Teruo Miyazaki and Tomoko Matsushima. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Daikuhara
- Writers:
- Michihei Muramatsu, Kazuo Dan
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Okawa
- Composer:
- Toru Funamura
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
Magic Boy (1959) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Magic Boy before you stream it.
Magic Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katsuo Nakamura
as Yukimura Sanada (voice)
Hiroko Sakuramachi
as Oyu (voice)
- Teruo Miyazaki
Teruo Miyazaki
as Sarutobi Sasuke (voice)
Tomoko Matsushima
as Okei-chan (voice)
- Kenji Susukida
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)
- Ryōei Itō
Ryōei Itō
as Okera no Kinta (voice)
- Kazuo Iwata
Kazuo Iwata
as Gatekeeper (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Akira Daikuhara, written by Michihei Muramatsu and Kazuo Dan, produced by Hiroshi Okawa.
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Magic Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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Magic Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magic Boy online?
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Magic Boy (1959) is available to stream on U-NEXT and MY HERO Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magic Boy?
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The main cast of Magic Boy (1959) includes Katsuo Nakamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Teruo Miyazaki, Tomoko Matsushima and Kenji Susukida. The film was directed by Akira Daikuhara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magic Boy released?
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Magic Boy was released on December 25, 1959 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Magic Boy worth watching?
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Magic Boy (1959) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Magic Boy?
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Yes. The official Magic Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.