Taro the Dragon Boy
MovieFinished

Taro the Dragon Boy

Taro the Dragon's Son

Tatsu no Ko Tarou

Toei Animation

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Fantasy

Tags

all 8
  • TimeHistorical79
  • FantasyMythology50
  • OtherAnimals50
  • FantasyYoukai20
  • SceneWork20
  • FantasySuper Power20
  • TraitsDragons20
  • Main CastMale Protagonist20

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy. Tags: Historical, Mythology, Animals, Youkai, Work, Super Power, Dragons, Male Protagonist.

#5524

Ranked

#9541

Popularity

10

Favorites

1.4K

Members

Episode Progress

Complete

1 / 1 episodes aired

All 1 episodes available

Movie1 / 1 epsFinished6.89
Toei Animation
Aired
Mar 17, 1979 –
Duration
15 min
Time to Complete
1h 15m
Rating
G - All Ages
Studio
Toei Animation

Alternative Titles

ja龍の子太郎

en-x-romajiTatsu no Ko Tarou

enTaro the Dragon's Son

Synopsis

Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.

Synopsis

Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.

Platform Scores

MAL

6.89

Canonical
Rank #5524Votes 2.1K

AniList

62 / 100

Trend 0Popularity 1.4K

Kitsu

71 / 100

Rank #4840Users 530Runtime 1h 15m

AniList Trend

4

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 1 / 1

Main Story

1 / 1

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 1

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

Movies: 1

Status Breakdown

1,420users
Completed68148.0%
Planning65546.1%
Dropped382.7%
Watching261.8%
Paused201.4%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Time1
Historical
79
Fantasy3
Mythology
50
Youkai
20
Super Power
20
Other1
Animals
50
Scene1
Work
20
Traits1
Dragons
20
Main Cast1
Male Protagonist
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taro the Dragon Boy worth watching?

Taro the Dragon Boy is a fantasy adventure movie with a G age rating, suitable for all ages. It focuses on Japanese mythology and cultures, offering a unique visual style inspired by Japanese art and silk screens.

How many episodes does Taro the Dragon Boy have?

Taro the Dragon Boy is a movie and has only one episode.

Where can I watch Taro the Dragon Boy?

Taro the Dragon Boy is the first and only entry in its franchise, making it a standalone movie.

Is Taro the Dragon Boy similar to other anime?

Taro the Dragon Boy is a movie inspired by Japanese mythology and cultures, with a visual style reminiscent of Japanese art and silk screens. It is a unique adventure story focused on a young boy's quest.

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