Magic Boy
He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...
1959 • 83 min • Adventure · Animation · Family
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 75 Audience · 22 · 100%
Magically gifted Sasuke lives peacefully in the forest until a demon witch attacks, devouring a beloved animal friend. He vows revenge and embarks on a journey to master his powers with a wizard, hoping to defeat the witch terrorizing the land.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- A beloved animal friend is tragically lost.
- Cartoon demons may be frightening to younger viewers.
- Some suspenseful scenes involve the witch hunting people.
What it models well
- Courage in the face of evil
- Protecting the innocent
- Dedication to training
Talk about it after
- Coping with loss and grief
- The nature of good versus evil
- When to seek help from others
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Top billed cast
Director: Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita • Crew: Michihei Muramatsu
- K
Katsuo Nakamura
Yukimura Sanada (voice)
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Oyu (voice)
- T
Teruo Miyazaki
Sarutobi Sasuke (voice)
Tomoko Matsushima
Okei-chan (voice)
- K
Kenji Susukida
Master Tozawa Hakuun (voice)
Harue Akagi
Omon Yayamata (voice)
Yoshio Yoshida
Gonkuro the Mountain Storm (voice)
Shunji Sakai
Batta no Miyoshi (voice)
- R
Ryōei Itō
Okera no Kinta (voice)
- K
Kazuo Iwata
Gatekeeper (voice)
Trailers & clips
Trailer - Shonen Sarutobi Sasuki (Toei, 1959)
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (22)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0053275
