Wanpaku ôji no Orochi taiji

Here is an anime film I hadn't seen or heard of, until I had watched it online on YouTube. This colorful film retells the Shinto myth of the storm god Susanoo's battle with the eight-headed dragon, Yamata no Orochi.

But in this film, Susanoo is a young boy of a god who (despite his father's words) went on a quest to be with his beloved mother, the goddess Izanami. He had misinterpreted that she had died and gone to Heaven. So with Akahana the rabbit and Bo a strong man from the Land of Fire, Susanoo sets out. After facing trials and getting into a "little" bit of trouble, Susanoo and his friends come across a young girl, Princess Kushinada, who is in need of saving from the fearsome Yamata no Orochi who had killed her many sisters. Susanoo of course, becomes infatuated with Kushinada, and decides to help her. That is all I could tell you. You'll just have to watch and see the movie for yourself. You know, I thought Susanoo & Kushinada are a very cute child couple.

I really love the artistry that was put into this film! To me, it almost has the style of Disney personnel Mary Blair; also the musical soundtrack is beautifully done. Well, I love this film and thought it was another classic from Toei Animation.