The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon(1963)
わんぱく王子の大蛇退治
Ten Thousand Wonders Leap To Life!
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon Synopsis
In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963) is a animation, family, adventure and fantasy film directed by Yugo Serikawa, released on March 24, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Morio Kazama, Chiharu Kuri, Yukiko Okada and Masato Yamanouchi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Yugo Serikawa
- Writers:
- Takashi Iijima, Ichirō Ikeda
- Producers:
- Shin Yoshida
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963) Trailer
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morio Kazama
as Susanoo (voice)
Chiharu Kuri
as Akahana (voice)
Yukiko Okada
as Kushinada-hime (voice)
- Masato Yamanouchi
Masato Yamanouchi
as Wadatsumi, Kushinada-hime's father (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
as Titan-bô (voice)
- Hideo Kinoshita
Hideo Kinoshita
as Tarô / Tsukuyomi (voice)
- Kinshirô Iwao
Kinshirô Iwao
as Hi no kami (God of Fire) (voice)
- Shûichi Kazamatsuri
Shûichi Kazamatsuri
as Tatakai no daijin (voice)
- Noriko Shindô
Noriko Shindô
as Amaterasu (voice)
- Tomohito Sumida
Tomohito Sumida
as Susano (voice)
- Setsuo Shinoda
Setsuo Shinoda
as Izanagi (voice)
- Mitsuko Tomobe
Mitsuko Tomobe
as Izanami (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Yugo Serikawa, written by Takashi Iijima and Ichirō Ikeda, produced by Shin Yoshida.
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?
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The main cast of The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963) includes Morio Kazama, Chiharu Kuri, Yukiko Okada, Masato Yamanouchi and Kiyoshi Kawakubo. The film was directed by Yugo Serikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon released?
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon was released on March 24, 1963 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon worth watching?
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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