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Little Prince and the Eight Headed Dragon aka Wanpaku ôji no orochi taiji (1963)
Orochi; the Eight-Headed Dragon; The Wicked Prince's Hunt of the Big Snake; わんぱく王子の大蛇退治
6.3 Rating
86 min
Susanoo was the offspring of the divine creators, Izanagi and Izanami. His unarmed combat skills were impressive, enabling him to combat tigers readily. He mourned deeply when his mother passed and resolved to find her in Heaven. To achieve this, he fashioned a boat from a tree and embarked on his journey with his loyal rabbit companion, Akahana.
Although he was unaware of the path to Heaven, Susanoo enlisted the help of his siblings, Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu, who respectively governed the Night and Light Kingdoms. Despite the dangers he would encounter, they failed to dissuade him from his mission or provide him with accurate directions. Susanoo proceeded with his quest against all odds, traveling to the farthest reaches of the globe, where he encountered Orochi, an eight-headed dragon determined to obstruct his way.
Although he was unaware of the path to Heaven, Susanoo enlisted the help of his siblings, Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu, who respectively governed the Night and Light Kingdoms. Despite the dangers he would encounter, they failed to dissuade him from his mission or provide him with accurate directions. Susanoo proceeded with his quest against all odds, traveling to the farthest reaches of the globe, where he encountered Orochi, an eight-headed dragon determined to obstruct his way.
The creation gods Izanagi and Izanami had a powerful son named Susanoo, who was a skilled warrior capable of defeating tigers with his bare hands. When his mother passed away, Susanoo was heartbroken and resolved to travel to Heaven to find her. He crafted a boat from a tree and ventured forth on his journey with his trusty companion, the rabbit Akahana.
Since Susanoo didn't know how to reach Heaven, he first visited his brother Tsukuyomi, who ruled over the Night Kingdom, and his sister Amaterasu, who was the ruler of the Light Kingdom. Although they warned him about the dangers ahead, they couldn't provide him with directions to Heaven or prevent him from pursuing his goal. Susanoo pressed on, travelling to the furthest reaches of the Earth, where he encountered Orochi, an eight-headed dragon who was determined to block his path.
Since Susanoo didn't know how to reach Heaven, he first visited his brother Tsukuyomi, who ruled over the Night Kingdom, and his sister Amaterasu, who was the ruler of the Light Kingdom. Although they warned him about the dangers ahead, they couldn't provide him with directions to Heaven or prevent him from pursuing his goal. Susanoo pressed on, travelling to the furthest reaches of the Earth, where he encountered Orochi, an eight-headed dragon who was determined to block his path.
This anime film tells the story of the god Susanoo (as a cute boy), whose mother Izanami had passed away. He was deeply hurt by the loss of his mother, but his father Izanagi told him that once she had died, she had gone to the heavens. Despite Izanagi's warnings, Susanoo eventually sets off to find her. Along with his companions Akahana (a little talking rabbit) and Taitanbo (a strong but friendly giant from the Land of Fire), Susanoo overcomes all obstacles in his long, wonderous voyage. He eventually comes to the Izumo Province, where he meets a little girl, Princess Kushinada, whom he becomes friends with (He also thought she was so beautiful that she looks like his mother Izanami). Kushinada's family tells Susanoo that their other seven daughters were sacrificed to the fearsome eight-headed serpent, the Orochi. Susanoo was so infatuated with Kushinada that he decided to help her family protect her and slay the Orochi once and for all, as he, Akahana and Taitanbo prepare for the spectacular showdown.
Type: MOVIE
Studio: Toei Animation
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids
Country: Japan
Premiered: Winter 1963
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