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Estimated watch time
1h 23m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Witch79%Magic60%Animals46%Demons40%Historical40%Kids40%Male Protagonist40%Samurai30%Swordplay30%
MOVIEFINISHED1959 FALL5.4 / 10 AniList score
Magic Boy
少年猿飛佐助• Shounen Sarutobi Sasuke
Synopsis & Story
"Magic Boy" was the first ever Japanese animation to be released theatrically in North America. Sasuke, a boy vexed by an evil witch, studies magic and uses his powers to defeat her. (Source: bcdb)
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Aniphoria guide
Magic Boy: should you watch it?
At a glance
Magic Boy has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 54/100 — 19% of 413 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 692 AniList users who started it, 5.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 608 have finished it.
As a 83-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy — especially witch, magic.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Dan Kazuo
- Music
- Funamura Tooru
Magic Boy FAQ
- How long is Magic Boy?
- Magic Boy runs 83 minutes (1 h 23 min).
- Is Magic Boy finished?
- Yes. Magic Boy has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 1959.
- Is Magic Boy based on a manga?
- No. Magic Boy is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Magic Boy?
- Magic Boy was animated by Toei Animation.