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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

Ten Thousand Wonders Leap To Life!

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.

AnimationFamilyAdventureFantasy

Release: 1963-03-24Runtime: 86 minRating: 6.5 (16)

Cast

Morio Kazama

Morio Kazama

Chiharu Kuri

Chiharu Kuri

Akahana (voice)

Yukiko Okada

Yukiko Okada

Kushinada-hime (voice)

Masato Yamanouchi

Wadatsumi, Kushinada-hime's father (voice)

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Titan-bô (voice)

Hideo Kinoshita

Tarô / Tsukuyomi (voice)

Kinshirô Iwao

Hi no kami (God of Fire) (voice)

Shûichi Kazamatsuri

Tatakai no daijin (voice)

Noriko Shindô

Amaterasu (voice)

Tomohito Sumida

Susano (voice)

Crew

Reiji Koyama

Art Direction

Yasuji Mori

Animation Director

Yugo Serikawa

Yugo Serikawa

Director

Akira Ifukube

Akira Ifukube

Original Music Composer

Masatake Kita

Key Animation

Yasuji Mori

Lead Animator

Yasuo Otsuka

Yasuo Otsuka

Key Animation

Reiko Okuyama

Reiko Okuyama

Key Animation

Chikao Katsui

Key Animation

Daikichirou Kusube

Key Animation

Clips & Videos

Little Prince and the Eight Headed Dragon (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]

Little Prince and the Eight Headed Dragon (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]