What is The Magic Ballad?
The Magic Ballad is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1982
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
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The Magic Ballad is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation.
Should you watch it?
“An ailing bedridden woman encounters a fox who performs a healing magic ballad.”
- features traditional storytelling with shamisen accompaniment
- short twenty-five minute runtime
- incomplete synopsis limits detailed plot knowledge
Watch it if you enjoy short animated folktales about miraculous encounters.
The film deals with an ailing elderly woman recovering from her illness.
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When was The Magic Ballad released?
The film was released in 1982.
How long is the film?
The film runs for approximately 25 to 26 minutes.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are an ailing elderly woman named Itako and a fox named Okon.
What causes Itako to heal?
Okon performs a magic jyōruri ballad with shamisen accompaniment to return a favor.
What is the genre of The Magic Ballad?
It is an animated film based on a traditional tale.