Akuemon
悪右衛門
The narrative revolves around Hidari Taisho, who receives a prophecy from a fortune teller that he must capture 1000 foxes in order to seize control of the nation. To accomplish this task, Akuemon, a man loathed by all, is enlisted for the job. However, upon his arrival at Akuemons residence, a female fox disguised as his wife appears, and an emotional journey unfolds between them. This story marks the sixth installment in "The Lion Books" series and represents Tezuka Makoto's first attempt to adapt one of his father's works into an animated format.
Osamu Tezuka
- Original Creator
Osamu Tezuka was a renowned Japanese manga artist, cartoonist, animator, and film producer known for his groundbreaking techniques and redefinitions of genres. He earned numerous accolades such as "th...
Makoto Tezuka
- Director
He is a film and anime director. He is the son of Tezuka Osamu. He owns part of Tezuka Productions....
Shizuo Kurahashi
- Sound Effects
Shizuo Kurahashi was born in Niigata, Japan in 1948. After working as an editor at Nikkatsu film studio, he started his sound career at ToyoOnkyo. In 1988, he founded SOUND BOX and has been creating f...