Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon
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Format:MOVIE
Episodes:1
Episode Length:86 mins
Season:SPRING 1963
Source:original
Estimated watch time
1h 26m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

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Mythology79%Dragons70%Gods60%Kids60%Male Protagonist40%Swordplay40%Animals20%
MOVIEFINISHED1963 SPRING6.3 / 10 AniList score

Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon

わんぱく王子の大蛇退治• Wanpaku Ouji no Orochi Taiji
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Synopsis & Story

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 . . . (Source: nationmaster.com)

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Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon: should you watch it?

At a glance

Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 33% of 648 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 968 AniList users who started it, 3.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 886 have finished it.

As a 86-minute film, it fits in a single evening.

Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure — especially mythology, dragons, gods, kids.

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Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon FAQ

How long is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon?
Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon runs 86 minutes (1 h 26 min).
Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon finished?
Yes. Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 1963.
Is Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon based on a manga?
No. Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon?
Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Yuugo Serikawa.