Forum Settings
Forums
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Sep 19, 2014 2:08 PM
#1

Offline
Aug 2013
1929
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
----------------------------------------
Ushiwaka is like the opposite of Gamagoori from "Kill la Kill", since he can pretty much be as small as necessary in situations.
Jan 11, 2015 6:31 AM
#2

Offline
Feb 2008
4958
It was hilarious when he started floating after the first fight. It was interesting since I'm not familiar with these historical people (aside from knowing Benkei from Warriors Orochi)

"Your sight, my delight. Will you marry me?"
Sep 28, 2016 1:55 PM
#3

Offline
Dec 2013
114
It was fun to watch, especially the animation during the fights. I'm glad nothing happened to the owl! (does that count as a spoiler? xD)

Jan 2, 2017 9:47 AM
#4

Offline
Dec 2016
293
There's something very charming about old animation shorts. I liked the first half better than the second, but overall an interesting watch especially when considering the 1939 publication date.
Jan 15, 2019 4:00 PM
#5

Offline
Oct 2015
6916
I liked it overall, the training of Ushiwaka in the first half and the fight between Benkei and Ushiwaka. I'm kinda glad by the outcome of the fight, at least Benkei will fulfill his dream and Ushiwaka will have a vassal in Benkei.

Good story but the quality especially the sound was pretty bad, but it can be forgiven since it is an old anime. 6/10.
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove

Apr 8, 2019 1:36 AM
#6

Offline
May 2016
12390
I was expecting a lot more from this since I'm familiar with both the legend of Ushiwaka and Benkei the 100-sword hunter but it was rather milquetoast but the animation's decent for its age.








Aug 15, 2019 2:02 AM
#7

Offline
Mar 2016
113
If only i coud understand what they were saying. All in all, looks like a good short to me.
Oct 2, 2019 2:52 PM
#8

Offline
Apr 2019
4547
Working fall 2019: https://youtu.be/OU7tjtjqckk

Apr 15, 2021 6:19 AM
#9
Offline
Oct 2020
227
is it inspired from a folk tale?
Apr 25, 2022 4:36 AM

Offline
Nov 2018
5709
Compared to all the other series from the 1930's, this is the most enjoyable and best animated.
MAL EMOJIS - Get your specially formatted emojis for MAL forums.

Apr 25, 2022 9:22 PM

Offline
Jan 2011
26674
You know, this might actually be the first time I've seen this famous fight in anime. Unless you count the Kabukibu ED.
Aug 7, 2023 5:07 PM

Offline
Dec 2021
473
2 neat stories that I have no idea what is happening.
It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login