Folktales from Japan

Folktales from Japan presents heartwarming, traditional Japanese stories, including tales of a peach-born boy and a moon princess, to impart moral values and offer hope.

CHARACTERS

Male Narrator

The versatile narrator of "Folktales from Japan", voicing demons, animals, and humans.

Portrayed by Emoto Akira

Female Narrator

The versatile narrator of "Folktales from Japan", voicing children, animals, and women.

Portrayed by Matsukane Yoneko

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Tomason

Season

Spring 2012

Start Date

2012-04-01

End Date

2017-03-26

Episodes

258

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