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The '''Sea Prince and the Fire Child''' (known in Japan as The Legend of Sirius) is a 1981 [[Sanrio Film]] by [[Shintaro Tsuji]], the founder of [[Sanrio]]. It is a romance story similar to the concept of [[wikipedia:Romeo and Juliet|Romeo and Juliet]]. In this film, the gods of fire and water fall in love, however they have to face opposition to remain together.
'''Sea Prince and the Fire Child''' (known in Japan as Legend of Sirius) is a 1981 franchise by [[Shintaro Tsuji]], the founder of [[Sanrio]]. The English version of the film, released in the United States was produced by [[Sync, Ltd.]]<ref>End credits of English version of film</ref> and the VHS was released in 1985- as a RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video. In 2010, a DVD version was released in North America by [[Eastern Star]] ([[wikipedia:Discotek Media|Discotek Media]]).
 
It is a romance story similar to the concept of [[wikipedia:Romeo and Juliet|Romeo and Juliet]]. In this film, Sirius a Water Child of the Water Clan and Malta a Fire Child of the Fire Clan fall in love, however they face opposition and sadly die together.
 
Sea Prince and the Fire Child can be considered its own Sanrio universe, although it is dated and discussed less today. There is both a [[Sanrio Film]] and novel version.
==Blurb (VHS)==
"An Adventure Of The Heart For The Whole Family
 
Adults and children alike will love this mythological adventure set in the world of long, long ago. It's the story of two generations of love, jealousy and courage. Sirius, the Sea Prince, falls in love with Malta, the daughter of Hyperia, Queen of Fire. But, from the beginning, their love is clouded by their parents' stern disapproval. When Sirius and Malta try to escape their parents' wrath, they become enveloped in a powerful storm conjured by the evil Algorac, Lord of the Winds. The classic plight of these two lovers builds to an exciting climax as they struggle to stay together. This is family entertainment at its very best."
 
==Blurb (DVD)==
"Long ago, spirits of fire and water lived as one. But jealous Algaroch, lord of the winds, drove a rift between King Oceanus and his sister Hyperia, queen of fire. Since then fire fairies and water sprites have been at war and forbidden from consorting, but when Prince Sirius, the king's chosen successor, meets Hyperia's beautiful daughter Maltak, they fall madly in love. A wise, old turtle explains their one chance is to reach the hill of Elysium during the next solar eclipse, where a magic flower blossoms that can carry them to a distant star where fire and water live as one.
 
This classic animated film, produced by Sanrio (Hello Kitty) is finally available on DVD. With beautiful Walt Disney style animation and a wonderful musical score, Sea Prince and the Fire Child became well know[sic] through many showings on cable TV. This DVD contains the English language version, as well as the original Japanese language with English subtitles. This wonderful family film is finally available in North America for everyone to enjoy!"
 
==Staff (Animation)==
*Executive Producer: [[Shintaro Tsuji]]
*Director: [[Masami Hata]]
*Producer: [[Tsunemasu Hatano]]
*Music: [[Koichi Sugiyama]]
*Animation Directors: [[Shigeru Yamamoto]], [[Mikiharu Akabori]]
*Art Director: [[Yukio Abe]]
*Camera: [[Iwao Yamaki]]<ref>Back of USA VHS artwork</ref>
 
Voice Actors:
 
*[[Tohru Furuya]] as Sirius
*[[Mami Koyama]] as Malta
*[[Ikue Sakakibara]] as Teak
*[[Juukichi Uno]] as Mowaru
*[[Kenji Utsumi]] as Guraukosu
*[[Reiko Mutou]] as Temisu
*[[Keiko Han]] as Pialé
*[[Hiromitsu Suzuki]] as Mabuse
*[[Minori Matsushima]] as Rii
*[[Michiko Nomura]] as [[Ruu]]
*[[Satomi Majima]], [[Chiyoko Kawashima]], [[Keiko Yamamoto]] as Seahorse Children
*[[Hase Sanji]], [[Hiroshi Ootake]], [[Kouji Yada]] as Mabuse's underlings
*[[Isamu Tanonaka]], [[Jouji Yanami]] as Sunappe
*[[Seiko Nakano]], [[Miki Sugihara]], [[Tomiko Suzuki]], [[Yuuko Takagi]] as the Fire Clan children
*[[Masaharu Satou]] and [[Mugihito]] as other characters<ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC&action=history Japanese Wikipedia editors (attribution) - taken at trust]</ref>


Sea Prince and the Fire Child can be considered its own Sanrio universe, although now dated. It has received both an animated film and novel.
==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Sirius]]/Syrius
*[[Sirius]]/Syrius
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*[[Mabuse]]/Mugwug
*[[Mabuse]]/Mugwug
*[[Moelle]]/Aristurtle
*[[Moelle]]/Aristurtle
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*[[Algaroch|Argon]]/Algaroch
*[[Ruu]]
*[[Rii]]
*[[Seahorse children (Sea Prince and the Fire Child)|Seahorse children]]
*[[Mugwug's underlings]]
*[[Sunappe]]
*[[Fire Clan children]]
 
==In other media==
*Sirius and Malta appear on the front cover of [[The Strawberry News/No. 152 (July 15, 1981)|The Strawberry News No. 152 (July 15, 1981)]].
==See also==
*[[Hoshi to Hana no Densetsu]]
*[[Sirius no Densetsu Original Soundtrack]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[[wikipedia:The Sea Prince and the Fire Child|Wikipedia article]] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sea_Prince_and_the_Fire_Child&action=history attribution])
*[[wikipedia:The Sea Prince and the Fire Child|Wikipedia article]] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sea_Prince_and_the_Fire_Child&action=history attribution])
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 3 April 2024

Sea Prince and the Fire Child
Sea Prince and the Fire Child.png
Universe Sea Prince and the Fire Child
Japanese name シリウスの伝説, Sirius no Densetsu
Date of first appearance 1981
Based on Romance, Greek mythology, deities

Sea Prince and the Fire Child (known in Japan as Legend of Sirius) is a 1981 franchise by Shintaro Tsuji, the founder of Sanrio. The English version of the film, released in the United States was produced by Sync, Ltd.[1] and the VHS was released in 1985- as a RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video. In 2010, a DVD version was released in North America by Eastern Star (Discotek Media).

It is a romance story similar to the concept of Romeo and Juliet. In this film, Sirius a Water Child of the Water Clan and Malta a Fire Child of the Fire Clan fall in love, however they face opposition and sadly die together.

Sea Prince and the Fire Child can be considered its own Sanrio universe, although it is dated and discussed less today. There is both a Sanrio Film and novel version.

Blurb (VHS)

"An Adventure Of The Heart For The Whole Family

Adults and children alike will love this mythological adventure set in the world of long, long ago. It's the story of two generations of love, jealousy and courage. Sirius, the Sea Prince, falls in love with Malta, the daughter of Hyperia, Queen of Fire. But, from the beginning, their love is clouded by their parents' stern disapproval. When Sirius and Malta try to escape their parents' wrath, they become enveloped in a powerful storm conjured by the evil Algorac, Lord of the Winds. The classic plight of these two lovers builds to an exciting climax as they struggle to stay together. This is family entertainment at its very best."

Blurb (DVD)

"Long ago, spirits of fire and water lived as one. But jealous Algaroch, lord of the winds, drove a rift between King Oceanus and his sister Hyperia, queen of fire. Since then fire fairies and water sprites have been at war and forbidden from consorting, but when Prince Sirius, the king's chosen successor, meets Hyperia's beautiful daughter Maltak, they fall madly in love. A wise, old turtle explains their one chance is to reach the hill of Elysium during the next solar eclipse, where a magic flower blossoms that can carry them to a distant star where fire and water live as one.

This classic animated film, produced by Sanrio (Hello Kitty) is finally available on DVD. With beautiful Walt Disney style animation and a wonderful musical score, Sea Prince and the Fire Child became well know[sic] through many showings on cable TV. This DVD contains the English language version, as well as the original Japanese language with English subtitles. This wonderful family film is finally available in North America for everyone to enjoy!"

Staff (Animation)

Voice Actors:

Characters

In other media

See also

External links



References

  1. End credits of English version of film
  2. Back of USA VHS artwork
  3. Japanese Wikipedia editors (attribution) - taken at trust
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