Kaze no Matasaburou English Sub & Dub

About Kaze no Matasaburou

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Kaze no Matasaburou (風の又三郎) deserves a look (1988). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: A foreign transfer learner from the metropolis arrives one day in a Japanese country town. Enchanted by his air of mystery, his classmates nicknamed him "Matasaburou the Wind Imp" after a local legend.

Soon after, in time, they become allies and spend many days playing in the countryside. One windy day, Matasaburou returns to the city, leaving his classmates to speculate that he really was Matasaburou the Wind Imp and that he flew away on the wind.

With fantasy at the core, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Think of it as a pick for fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE and Project Team Argos is the studio behind Kaze no Matasaburou, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the fantasy category, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1988, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.