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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

1963, Japanese. Directed by Yugo Serikawa.

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In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.

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Runtime
1h 26m
Post-credits
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Language
Japanese
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.

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Released
24 March 1963
Original title
わんぱく王子の大蛇退治
Country
Japan
Written by
Ichirō Ikeda, Takashi Iijima
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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

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The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?

The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963) was directed by Yugo Serikawa and stars Morio Kazama, Chiharu Kuri, Yukiko Okada.

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