---
title: "The Magic Ballad"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magic-ballad-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 360449
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magic Ballad (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magic-ballad-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magic Ballad is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ailing bedridden woman encounters a fox who performs a healing magic ballad."

### Why Watch
- features traditional storytelling with shamisen accompaniment
- short twenty-five minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- incomplete synopsis limits detailed plot knowledge
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with an ailing elderly woman recovering from her illness.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, folktale, short, magical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magic-ballad-1982#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Magic Ballad released?
The film was released in 1982.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film runs for approximately 25 to 26 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The main characters are an ailing elderly woman named Itako and a fox named Okon.

### Q: What causes Itako to heal?
Okon performs a magic jyōruri ballad with shamisen accompaniment to return a favor.

### Q: What is the genre of The Magic Ballad?
It is an animated film based on a traditional tale.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magic Ballad — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360449)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*