Magic Boy

Magic Boy

He'd leap upon the wind and hitch a ride...

Directed by Akira Daikuhara, Taiji Yabushita

Produced by Toei Animation

195983 min7.5 / 10

A magical coming-of-age adventure about a gifted boy's journey from peaceful forest sanctuary to mastering his powers in order to protect his loved ones from a supernatural threat.

Magically gifted boy Sasuke lives in peace, deep in the forest with his animal pals and Oyu, his elder sister. After their forest sanctuary is violated by a demon witch who devours one of Sasuke's animal companions, he vows vengeance. Leaving the forest, he sets out to master his magical gifts, making a pilgrimage to the home of the wizard Hakuunsai. While Sasuke learns the ways of magic, the demon witch terrorizes the countryside, and Sasuke works to complete his training in time.

Questions people ask

  • Does Magic Boy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Magic Boy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Magic Boy sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Magic Boy violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Magic Boy scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Magic Boy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Magic Boy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Magic Boy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Magic Boy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Magic Boy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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