MOVIE · 1 episodes · 81 min/ep · Toei Animation
Based on Sans Famille by Hector Malot. This is a faithful if compressed adaptation, telling the story of Remi who is sold off to Vitalis the travelling musician and his band of performing animals. It has musical numbers typical this era of Toei films, some awkward slapstic, plenty of scenes tailored to pull on the heartstrings, and very smooth animation. Overall a pleasant film that's interesting to watch for the technical aspects; but the story leaves much to be desired, being on the melodramatic-maudlin side. The later Dezaki/Sugino version is very different, with 52 episodes for the story to breathe in and far more compelling storytelling. (Source: AniDB)
Yasuji Mori
Key Animation
Yuugo Serikawa
Unit Director
Akira Daikuhara
Animation Director
Yoshikatsu Kasai
Assistant Unit Director
Chuji Kinoshita
Music
Masamu Kita
Key Animation
Toshio Katsuta
Assistant Unit Director
Katsuya Oda
Key Animation
Noriyoshi Oohira
Sound Effects
Yutaka Chikura
Editing
