Umihiko Yamahiko
Gakken
- Format
- MOVIE
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Gakken
- Genres
- Fantasy
Long, long ago there were two brothers, named Umihiko and Yamahiko. The older brother, Umihiko, made his living catching fish in the sea. The younger brother, Yamahiko, made his living hunting birds and animals in the mountains.
One day Yamahiko said to Umihiko, "Why don't we exchange my bow and arrows for your fishing tackle, and trade places?" After bothering him enough Umihiko agreed. The next day proved treacherous as they were unskilled. Umihiko hurt his arm and Yamahiko lost the fishing hook. Umihiko was extremely angered that Yamahiko's trade caused him to loose his prized hook, so even when his arm heals he'd never be able to fish again the same. Yamahiko strives to right his wrongs.
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Umihiko Yamahiko is a Japanese animated film released in 1988, produced by the educational publishing company Gakken. It is a traditional retelling of the foundational Japanese myth concerning the brothers Hoderi and Hoori, also known as Umihiko and Yamahiko. The film was created as part of a broader push by Gakken during the late 1980s to adapt classic Japanese folklore and historical narratives into accessible, high-quality animated features for family audiences.
The film is characterized by a deliberate, classically influenced animation style that seeks to evoke the aesthetic of traditional Japanese ink paintings and woodblock prints. By prioritizing atmospheric storytelling and fidelity to the Shinto creation mythologies over rapid-fire action, the production team aimed to ground the viewer in the ancient spirit of the legend. It remains a well-regarded entry in the canon of didactic Japanese animation, noted for its cultural sincerity and modest, meditative approach to folklore.
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