The Era of Toei Animation, Part 2

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Before I get into the story of Wolf Boy Ken, I want to say a few words about how I came to leave Master Tezuka’s studio and join Toei Animation.

The original plan was for me to return to my master’s side once production on Saiyuki was finished. But as the film neared completion, someone on the Toei Animation side — Mr. Shirakawa, an assistant director — asked whether I might consider staying on at Toei. I told him I wanted to keep doing animation, but my promise to my master came first, so it wasn’t possible.

Wolf Boy Ken on Tsukioka Sadao's Blog

The Era of Toei Animation, Part 2