Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei
1993, Japanese. Directed by Toshio Hirata.
Adapted from Shigeru Mizuki's classic manga from the 1960s, 'Kappa no Sanpei', the anime tells a story of a young boy, Sanpei, who lives in the beautiful countryside with his grandfather. One day, he is caught in the muddy streams of the river and wakes up in the land of goblins. Sanpei makes friends with a goblin named Gartaro, who bears striking resemblance to himself. Thus, the adventure begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 13 March 1993
- Original title
- カッパの三平
- Country
- Japan
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Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 March 1993. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei?
If you liked Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei, try Legend of the Millennium Dragon, The Princess and the Goblin, Modest Heroes.
Who directed Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei?
Kappa: A River Goblin and Sampei (1993) was directed by Toshio Hirata.