The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

A gentle, painterly myth unfolds with bold abstract colors, carrying a small boy's sorrow into a wondrous, slightly scary adventure.

Directed by

Yugo Serikawa

Genres

Animation, Family, Adventure

Starring

Morio Kazama, Chiharu Kuri, Yukiko Okada

Tagline

Ten Thousand Wonders Leap To Life!

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, whimsical, earnest and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, survival, love

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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