Anime like Hong Kil-dong

Shounen Sarutobi Sasuke

Also known as Magic Boy.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

"Magic Boy" was the first ever Japanese animation to be released theatrically in North America.

Sasuke, a boy vexed by an evil witch, studies magic and uses his powers to defeat her.



Tags: Witch , Magic , Animals , Skeleton , Male Protagonist , Kids , Historical , Demons , Swordplay , Samurai

Saiyuuki

Also known as Alakazam the Great.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

Alakazam is a young and brave monkey who convinces all the other monkeys to make him their king. After attaining the throne and learning magic, he becomes so vain that he goes to heaven to challenge the gods. He is defeated by King Amo, and sentenced to serve as the bodyguard of Prince Amat in order to learn humility.

Osamu Tezuka was named as a director of the film by Toei Company. However, Tezuka later stated that the only time he was in the studio was to pose for publicity photos. His involvement in promoting the film, however, led to his interest in animation.

Tags: Classic Literature , Wuxia , Magic , Male Protagonist , Mythology , Foreign , Animals , Primarily Male Cast , Musical Theater , Gods , Demons

Nezha Nao Hai

Also known as Prince Nezha's Triumph Against Dragon King.

Studio: Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

Prince Nezha's Triumph Against Dragon King is a 1979 Chinese animated film. It was screened out of competition at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival.



Tags: Kids , Mythology , Super Power , Acrobatics , Anthropomorphism , Dragons , Male Protagonist