The Golden Bird

"Kin no Tori" is an adaptation of the homonymous fairy tale "The Golden Bird" by Brothers Grimm. A golden apple is stolen from the King's garden. The King orders his three sons to guard the apples in turn and to find out who is the thief. When the youngest son, Hans, presents a feather that he got from the golden bird that stole the apple the king sends his three sons to bring this bird to him and so Hans' journey begins.

Release Date

March 14, 1987

Status

Released

Original Title

グリム童話 金の鳥

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Toei AnimationMadhouse