Palace of the Singing Raccoon-Dogs
First aired on Nov 5, 1942
Runtime: 86mins
0%Genres: Music, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother's wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Hiroko Takayama | Okuro
Chikako Miyagi | Tanukichiro
Yoshiko Kusabue | Kinuta
Shigeo Kusunoki | Tsutsumizaemon
Mamechiyo | Otanu
Hisao Itō | Kurisuke
Featured Crew
Hisashi Kase | Sound
Yoshizô Kamisato | Art Direction
Keigo Kimura | Director
Ken'ichi Okamoto | Lighting Technician
Toyojiro Nakano | Lighting Technician
Keigo Kimura | Screenplay