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Manga Sarutobi Sasuke
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke is a 24-episode anime series about the young Sarutobi Sasuke, a legendary ninja. It was first aired from October 9, 1979, to April 29, 1980 on Tokyo 12 Channel, and was later dubbed in several languages. The whole 24-episode run was aired in many European and Arabic countries. It is best known to the American fans as Ninja, The Wonder Boy: a highly edited, highly condensed feature-length version of this series. This version, dubbed in English, was produced by Jim Terry Productions of Force Five fame. The names of several characters were changed, with Sarutobi Sasuke becoming "Duke Hayakawa", his female companion Sakura being changed to "Blossom", and the villain Devilman became "Dragon."
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Plot Summary
This animated feature follows the adventures of the legendary ninja Sasuke Sarutobi as he embarks on a perilous journey to save the land from a tyrannical warlord. Along the way, he teams up with other skilled warriors and faces numerous challenges, honing his ninja skills and fighting for justice.
Critical Reception
As a lesser-known animated film from 1980, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, it is generally seen as a product of its time, offering straightforward action and adventure typical of anime from that era.
What Reviewers Say
Offers standard ninja action suitable for younger audiences.
Visually reflects 1980s Japanese animation style.
The story is a typical heroic journey with clear good vs. evil themes.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reviews from Google for this particular film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the legendary figure of Sasuke Sarutobi, a popular character in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a superhuman ninja possessing immense strength and agility.
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