Niang Bai
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MOVIE
5.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 22, 1958
- Season
- Fall 1958
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Taiji Yabushita
- Music
- Chuji Kinoshita, Hajime Kaburagi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 56/100
Estimated watch time
1h 18m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Fairy Tale79%Foreign79%Ancient China79%Magic70%Male Protagonist60%Kids60%Shapeshifting60%Anthropomorphism60%Musical Theater50%
MOVIEFINISHED1958 FALL5.6 / 10 AniList score
Panda and the Magic Serpent
白蛇伝• Hakujaden
Synopsis
As a young boy, Xu-Xian is forced to free his pet, a small snake. Unbeknownst to him, the snake is actually a young snake goddess named Bai-Niang and she is in love with him. Many years later, when they are both adults, the princess is magically transformed into a human and sets out to find her love. But the local wizard believes her to be a vampire, and banishes Xu-Xian from the village in order to save him. Xu-Xian's pet pandas Panda and Mimi set out to save him and bring him, in the process becoming leaders of an animal gang. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Panda and the Magic Serpent?
Panda and the Magic Serpent has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 56/100 — 12% of 997 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.5K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.4K have finished it.
As a 78-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Romance — especially historical, fairy tale, foreign, ancient china.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Taiji Yabushita
- Music
- Chuji Kinoshita
- Music
- Hajime Kaburagi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Shui Man Jinshan
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Panda and the Magic Serpent FAQ
How long is Panda and the Magic Serpent?
Panda and the Magic Serpent runs 78 minutes (1 h 18 min).
Is Panda and the Magic Serpent finished?
Yes. Panda and the Magic Serpent has finished airing — the final episode aired October 22, 1958.
Is Panda and the Magic Serpent based on a other source?
Yes. Panda and the Magic Serpent adapts the other source.
Who animated Panda and the Magic Serpent?
Panda and the Magic Serpent was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Taiji Yabushita.