Utsunomiko (1989)
- Genre
- Adventure, Fantasy
How it feels
In 8th century Japan, a boy born with a small horn is abandoned by his mother and raised by an elderly ascetic. He learns to use spiritual powers to help poor villagers, but his anger at corrupt rulers leads him into conflict with the Imperial Court.
mythicsomberepicmeditativespiritualrebelliousvisually lush
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