Ikkyu the Little Monk

At Ankokuji Temple, the clever and mischievous young monk Ikkyu uses his sharp wit to outsmart his teachers and help those around him.

CHARACTERS

Ikkyuu

Ikkyuu, son of Emperor Go-Komatsu, was a Rinzai Zen monk known for his Chinese poetry and art.

Portrayed by Fujita Toshiko

Sayo-chan

Orphaned by war, Sayo-chan now resides at a temple.

Portrayed by Katsura Reiko

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Toei Animation

Season

Fall 1975

Start Date

1975-10-15

End Date

1982-06-28

Episodes

296

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