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Alakazam is a young and brave monkey who convinces all the other monkeys to make him their king. After attaining the throne and learning magic, he becomes so vain that he goes to heaven to challenge the gods. He is defeated by King Amo, and sentenced to serve as the bodyguard of Prince Amat in order to learn humility. --- Osamu Tezuka was named as a director of the film by Toei Company. However, Tezuka later stated that the only time he was in the studio was to pose for publicity photos. His involvement in promoting the film, however, led to his interest in animation.
Osamu Tezuka
Unit Director
Osamu Tezuka
Script Composition
Rintarou
In-Between Animation
Gisaburou Sugii
In-Between Animation
Yasuji Mori
Key Animation
Reiko Okuyama
In-Between Animation
Sanae Yamamoto
In-Betweens Check
Akira Daikuhara
Key Animation
Saburou Yokoi
Background Art
Hideo Furusawa
Key Animation
Yasuo Ootsuka
Key Animation
Masao Kumakawa
Key Animation
