A Journey Through Fairyland (1985) | Region-Free (DVD) | English Subtitles | Sanrio

Title: A Journey Through Fairyland (1985)

Genre:
Animation, Fantasy, Family

Plot Synopsis:
Michael, the son of famous musicians, is a talented young oboe player whose love of tending flowers repeatedly distracts him from his studies at music school. After his neglect leads to his dismissal, Michael encounters Florence, a magical flower fairy who rewards his kindness toward the plants by taking him on an enchanting journey through a fantastical world. Surrounded by living flowers, music, and strange creatures, Michael begins to discover how his love of nature and his passion for music can exist together.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Masami Hata
• Writer: Shintaro Tsuji
• Cast:
  • Masachika Ichimura as Michael
  • Tomoko Kaneda as Florence
  • Miyuki Nakajima as Musica
  • Chika Takami as Roller
  • Asei Kobayashi as Music Teacher

YouTube Trailer: A Journey Through Fairyland | Trailer

IMDb: A Journey Through Fairyland (1985)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. Zara — ★★★★★
   “i came into this expecting a bad straight to vhs poorly animated film from the 80s and instead i got a beautifully crafted japanese animated film that left me crying”
2. Elwira Hasselblad — ★★★★
   “Simply stunning, both the animation and the music!”
3. Ryan McSwain — ★★★
   “Rock and Rule by way of Fantasia. Epic battles, burning passion, and tasteful orchestral arrangements.”
4. jamesolds — ★★★★
   “Did he really need all that to motivate him to play the oboe?”
5. ira — ★★★★★
   “movie so cozy it could tuck you in at night”

Meta Description:
Embark on a magical musical adventure in A Journey Through Fairyland, a beautifully animated Sanrio fantasy about a young musician who is whisked away by a flower fairy to an enchanting world where nature, imagination, and music come alive.