The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

AnimationAdventureFamily

"Ten Thousand Wonders Leap To Life!"

Duration

1h 26m

Release

24 Mar 1963

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Overview

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.

Plot

Prince Susano's mother dies; when his father tells him she has gone to another place, he sets off in search of her. He builds a boat and goes to see, first, his brother, in his crystal palace in the land of night (where he causes ...