Matasaburo the Wind Boy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Matasaburo the Wind Boy is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Rintaro, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A foreign transfer student from the city arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nickname him "Matasaburou the Wind Imp" after a local legend. Eventually they become friends and spend many days playing in the countryside. One windy day, Matasaburou returns to the city, leaving his classmates to speculate that he really was Matasaburou the Wind Imp and that he flew away on the wind.
Who’s in it. Matasaburo the Wind Boy stars Mayumi Tanaka as Saburo Takada (voice), Atsushi Gamou as Ichiro (voice), C. W. Nicol as Narrator and Masato Hirano, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matasaburo the Wind Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matasaburo the Wind Boy tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matasaburo the Wind Boy (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matasaburo the Wind Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Matasaburo the Wind Boy?
- Matasaburo the Wind Boy stars Mayumi Tanaka, Atsushi Gamou, C. W. Nicol, Masato Hirano and Tatsuhiko Nakamura.
- When was Matasaburo the Wind Boy released?
- Matasaburo the Wind Boy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.