Name: Legend of the Forest
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Released: 1987-12-18
Duration: 30 min

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A tranquil forest and all of its residents must face the destruction of man. A squirrel, born and raised in the forest, fights to defend his home and faces trials and adversities along the way.

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Directed by: Osamu Tezuka
Written by: Osamu Tezuka
Produced by: Minoru Kubota, Takayuki Matsutani
Music by: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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Facts

December 18, 1987 · 30 min · Animation, Adventure

Released: December 18, 1987
Runtime: 30 min
Genres: Animation, Adventure
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan

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3 questions, like "Is Legend of the Forest worth watching?"

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Is Legend of the Forest worth watching?

69

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Legend of the Forest okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Legend of the Forest in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.