Horus: Prince of the Sun

Horus: Prince of the Sun

1968 · 82 min · JA · 6.4 (112 votes)
Dir. Isao Takahata · Starring Hisako Ôkata, Etsuko Ichihara, Eijirō Tōno, Mikijiro Hira, Tadashi Yokouchi, Masao Mishima · Music Michio Mamiya
AdventureDramaAnimationFantasy

Young Horus lives in a mythical Scandinavia of the Iron Age. Recovering the stolen Sword of the Sun from a rock giant, he learns he must travel to the lands of his ancestors, encountering the beautiful but enigmatic Hilda as his journey leads to a series of adventures.

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A sweeping, hand-drawn animated epic steeped in Norse myth. It feels like a vibrant, ancient legend brought to life, full of wonder, danger, and the weight of destiny. A true retro anime gem.

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