Mikijiro Hira

The debut feature of master animator Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko), The Little Norse Prince tells the tale of Hols, a brave young boy who pulls a blade out from a centuries-old Rock Giant only to discover that it is the Sword of the Sun

Based on a Japanese legend that echoes Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon who leaves his fighting clan after its chief is murdered and uses his skills as a thief to help the poor. After learning the killer's identity, Goemon sets out on bloody revenge with his loyal friend.