The Magic World of Watari
1970, Chinese. Directed by Namio Yuasa.
"In the name of the struggle to aid his suffering people, he disregards every danger that threatens his very life...! He must battle the remnants of incredibly ferocious prehistoric beasts... But why? Can he truly slay a giant toad and a spider that has lived for thousands of years? Come witness for yourself the prowess of WATARI your beloved little hero!" - Theatrical Release Write Up. The first movie in the Taiwanese Watari film series. This is not Watari and the 7 Monsters, this is a separate movie all together, but it did release around the same time as 7 Monsters.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1970
- Original title
- 神童桃太郎
- Country
- Taiwan, Japan
- Written by
- Li Chuan
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The Magic World of Watari: quick answers
What comes after The Magic World of Watari?
Next in the series: Watari and the 7 Monsters (1970) and The Boy With A Magic Flute (1970).
Is The Magic World of Watari worth watching?
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How long is The Magic World of Watari?
The Magic World of Watari runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Magic World of Watari have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magic World of Watari. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magic World of Watari parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Magic World of Watari yet.
Which OTT platform is The Magic World of Watari on?
The Magic World of Watari isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1970. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magic World of Watari?
If you liked The Magic World of Watari, try The Water Man, The Thousand Faces of Dunjia, Secrets of the Heavenly Book.
Who directed The Magic World of Watari?
The Magic World of Watari (1970) was directed by Namio Yuasa and stars Yoshinobu Kaneko, Chen Hui-mei, Chao Chiang.