Kenya Boy
"Boy gets lost in the African wild."
Originally released in 1984. Kenya Boy is a animation/adventure film. directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Starring Tomoyo Harada, Eiko Masuyama, and Ichiro Nagai
Synopsis
An 11-year-old boy who goes to Africa with his father in 1941. Because he is Japanese, the father is detained by the British. The boy joins up with a beautiful native girl, and the adventure begins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tomoyo Harada
as Kate (voice)
Eiko Masuyama
as Yoko Murakami (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Von Goerrhin (voice)
Kyouji Nanami
as Prof. Schutein (voice)
Masao Ohtsuka
as Zega (voice)
Kaneto Shiozawa
as Wakagi (voice)
Ryōichi Takayanagi
as Wataru Murakami (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
as Agera (voice)
Makio Inoue
as Daisuke Murakami (voice)
Kenji Utsumi
as Gure (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Animation
- KADOKAWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenya Boy about?
An 11-year-old boy who goes to Africa with his father in 1941. Because he is Japanese, the father is detained by the British. The boy joins up with a beautiful native girl, and the adventure begins.
Who directed Kenya Boy?
Kenya Boy was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
How long is Kenya Boy?
Kenya Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Kenya Boy released?
Kenya Boy was released on March 10, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kenya Boy?
The main cast of Kenya Boy includes Tomoyo Harada, Eiko Masuyama, Ichiro Nagai, Kyouji Nanami, Masao Ohtsuka.