Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 16, 1939
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Kenzou Masaoka
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
Benkei tai Ushiwaka is a short animated Japanese film made in 1939 by Kenzō Masaoka. It is based on the legendary encounter between Saitō Musashibō Benkei, who was collecting swords for the Buddha, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who was called Ushiwaka in his youth. (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch Benkei tai Ushiwaka?
Only if you enjoy action and comedy, especially stories with historical, swordplay, achromatic.
Reception is lukewarm: 45/100 on AniList, with 6% of 323 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.6% of viewers drop it.
As a 15-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kenzou Masaoka
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Benkei tai Ushiwaka FAQ
How long is Benkei tai Ushiwaka?
Benkei tai Ushiwaka runs 15 minutes (15 minutes).
Is Benkei tai Ushiwaka finished?
Yes. Benkei tai Ushiwaka has finished airing — the final episode aired July 16, 1939.
Is Benkei tai Ushiwaka based on a other source?
Yes. Benkei tai Ushiwaka adapts the other source.