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Taro the Dragon Boy

6.419791h 15mMovieFantasyAnimationFamily

Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.

DirectorKirio Urayama
WritersKirio Urayama·Takashi Mitsui
ProducerChiaki Imada

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Cast · Directed by Kirio Urayama

JK
Junya Kato
Taro (voice)
MTMina Tominaga
Mina Tominaga
Aya (voice)
SYSayuri Yoshinaga
Sayuri Yoshinaga
Tatsuya (voice)
KKKirin Kiki
Kirin Kiki
Yamanba (voice)
KKKazuo Kumakura
Kazuo Kumakura
Red Oni (voice)
KKKazuo Kitamura
Kazuo Kitamura
(voice)
TY
Toshiko Yabuki
(voice)
JK
Junko Kuroda
(voice)

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Taro the Dragon Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Taro the Dragon Boy?

Taro the Dragon Boy isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Taro the Dragon Boy on Netflix?

No, Taro the Dragon Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Taro the Dragon Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Taro the Dragon Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Taro the Dragon Boy for free?

Taro the Dragon Boy isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Taro the Dragon Boy?

Taro the Dragon Boy hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 5, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.