Previews of the superb animated and live-action works TL001 JUDO BOY
TitleJUDO BOY
TypeTV
GenresAction
Number of Episodes26
Original RunApril, 1969 - September, 1969
Run Time30’00”
1970 Fujifilm Technical Award 1970 Fujifilm Technical Award
IntroductionThis drama in animated-cartoon form depicts the life of a youth who is endowed with athletic talents, yet who is left alone in the world after his father's sudden death. He faces many hardships while he seeks to find his career, since he must act for himself without parental support. Eventually he is successful, thanks to determination and a willingness to work hard. He is a shining example of the motto, "A sound mind in a sound body."
Plot SummarySanshiro’s father, who created his own judo fighting style, is killed in aduel. So Sanshiro sets off on a wandering adventure to exact revenge on his father’s killer. His courage and devotion demonstrate a good example for growing youngsters.
StaffOriginal Story: Tatsuo Yoshida
Planning: Jinzo Toriumi  
Producer: Kenji Yoshida 
Script: Jinzo Toriumi, Osamu Jinno, Seiya Yamazaki, Yoshitake Yamazaki, Sumiko Hayashi, etc.
Episode Directonr: Ippei Kuri, Hisayuki Toriumi, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Masami Annou, etc.
Key Animation: Eiji Tanaka, Yoshikazu Saito, Sumio Uchino, Motosuke Takahashi, Tamotsu Takana, Tsuguyuki Kubo, etc.  
Art Design: Torao Arai, Akira Shima, Mitsuki Nakamura 
Music: Nobuyoshi Koshibe, Music Planning Center Tatsunoko
Chief Director: Ippei Kuri
Producer: Tatsuo Yoshida,
Production: Tatsunoko Production

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