it is the most beautiful movie created till today . I appreciate the efforts of the director Mr. Yugo Sako to have done such a lot of research. The songs are heart rending. It is a movie to be viewed by anyone who is really interested in Ramayana. Hats Off to all who contributed in making this movie. The characters are portrayed very beautifully . The best part is every detail of the original Valmiki Ramayana has been shown which also makes it very informative. Also the songs make the whole aspect of the movie complete and provide entertainment. I specially like the music which has been composed by Mr. Vanraj Batia and the lyrics of the songs are very meaningful although they are is Sanskrit. Only flaw is that , Ram was a very powerful personality and that is why people used to like him . So ram's character should have been portrayed in a better way. But never mind that I like the efforts put in to make such a great movie. The best part is a Japanese Person made a movie on an Indian mythology!!
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Thanks for making my Childhood awesome.!!!
virajsraul22 April 2019
It's so nostalgic to see the IMDb page of this movie which I have watched many times especially in my childhood..Cartoon Network used to show this movie every now and then..Coming to the review, Great way of depicting the legendary story of Prince Ram and his exhile following the kidnapping of his wife Sita by the king of Lanka- Ravan..Ram and Laxman forming an army to defeat the mighty Ravan and get back Sita..Such a badass story shown beautifully , narrated awesomely and the movie has your attention from the start till the end. There are many series and Movies based on the story of Ramayan but this one still remains the best for me.!!!!
Brilliant adaptation of Ramayana
mootzicker3 October 2016
The movie is simply amazing. I watched the movie years ago and is my all time favourite. The animations are splendid and songs are heart touching. I still listen to the songs sometimes. The voice over artists did their jobs brilliantly. Watching this movie will surely give you goosebumps. The movie simplifies the original Ramayana to a great extent. This was done to make this movie appeal to the International audience. Producers have done extensive research on the topic. This is quite visible in the intricate details present in the movie. Great collaboration by Indians and Japs. A must watch for everybody and a good introduction to Hinduism and Indian culture.
Best movie portraying Rama
LegendofPrinceRama29 May 2018
This story is fascinating and much better than any other Rama movies. The portrayal of Rama is at its best. Firstly the character animations were excellent especially Rama's long black hair. Secondly the dialogue and songs are so prideful to us all. I also like the fight scenes which includes Rama. The final battle between Rama and Ravan was amazing as it shows the power of both warriors and how detailed animation is (exploding arrow wounding Rama, Rama covered in wounds) I would recommend anyone to watch this movie
EPIC at its Best
deepakyadavhp26 October 2012
I was 11 or 12 when i first watch this movie on TV.
And i was like WOW. i have already watched the Ramayana series by Ramanand Sagar which is an epic, but it had told the story in a number of episodes... while here we got the main story of prince Rama in 170 minute, although it didn't cover the whole epic but it still amazes me. The voice over actors did their best especially Amrish Puri, he had done some very memorable villainous roles in some of the best Hindi movies and i think this is one of them. While Arun Govil has played Rama in Ramamnand Sagar's Ramayana that's why his voice seems very suitable for the role to me and many who has seen the TV series.
And now lets talk about the animation...its marvelous if we compare it with the time it was produced in especially in India. where there is no animation movie been release before. This movie has give me some best memories of my childhood and that is why i still remember it. I am 19 years old by the way.
And now lets talk about the animation...its marvelous if we compare it with the time it was produced in especially in India. where there is no animation movie been release before. This movie has give me some best memories of my childhood and that is why i still remember it. I am 19 years old by the way.
One of the beautiful movie ever made
rajat_thakur27 August 2018
Not aware of Hindu mythology?
ericstevenson26 September 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The version I saw was 2 hours and ten minutes long, but I heard there's other versions that are much longer. It's always interesting to learn about the animation of other countries and this film, apart from being a well known piece of Indian animation is actually part anime as it was literally collaborated on my Japanese animators. It's weird, because I know little about the relationships of those two countries. I know very little about Hinduism, but am always glad to learn something new. This movie features the tale of Prince Rama fighting against the evil Ravana. I know little about the actual Ramayana poem, nor about the Vedas or any of the Hindu holy text in general.
The only thing that was familiar to me was the brief mention of chakra, which has been referenced in various anime. Well, it only fits as it is part anime. I think it's great to see a movie that combines two Asian countries. The animation in this film is absolutely gorgeous. You can definitely see some anime influence but it's still unique to the style of India. I love how Rama is actually smart and attacks Ravana while he's regenerating. Granted, he couldn't just do that forever, but he's smarter than most protagonists. I am glad to watch this movie to understand HInduism more.
I remember taking a course in religion awhile back, which is probably the most familiar I am with Eastern religion. I think it's great to learn about other cultures. I don't know if I'm offending any Hindus with this review. I just wanted to watch a great movie and that's what I got. The designs are all great. It's hard to really praise the plot or anything because it's based on a classic piece of literature I am not familiar with. I always want to learn about other countries, especially the ones that have over a billion people! ***1/2
The only thing that was familiar to me was the brief mention of chakra, which has been referenced in various anime. Well, it only fits as it is part anime. I think it's great to see a movie that combines two Asian countries. The animation in this film is absolutely gorgeous. You can definitely see some anime influence but it's still unique to the style of India. I love how Rama is actually smart and attacks Ravana while he's regenerating. Granted, he couldn't just do that forever, but he's smarter than most protagonists. I am glad to watch this movie to understand HInduism more.
I remember taking a course in religion awhile back, which is probably the most familiar I am with Eastern religion. I think it's great to learn about other cultures. I don't know if I'm offending any Hindus with this review. I just wanted to watch a great movie and that's what I got. The designs are all great. It's hard to really praise the plot or anything because it's based on a classic piece of literature I am not familiar with. I always want to learn about other countries, especially the ones that have over a billion people! ***1/2
This movie is amazing.
amit-5542126 October 2019
Excellent movie
tusharshuklaa15 September 2017
I saw this movie when I was a little kid and I've been in love with this movie since then. Animation, music, voice overs, everything is brilliant. Since the Ramayana cannot be completely illustrated within two-three hours but still, this is amazing. A must watch movie. And yes, do not watch this movie thinking you are going to watch a cartoon or something.
Brilliant adaptation of the Ramayana
divyanshprakash3 April 2020
Epic adaptation with a muddled start
briancham199420 February 2021
This film is a great adaptation of a much longer epic, methodically cutting down the content into a feature length film but still retaining a clear flow. The beginning suffers from this process, however, as there is too much reliance on narration and the character designs are too similar, which rushes the viewer through complex family relations too quickly. It took me a while to figure out exactly who was the brother of whom and what everyone's names were. However, after Sita gets abducted and Hanuman enters the story, the film becomes the epic it promises to be with a clear flowing story, fantastical magic and engaging battles.
Indian Anime?
Mara-Jade-Skywalker-2323 June 2019
Introduction:
I discovered this film very recently, and what interested me enough into watching it, was the exceptionally high IMDB rating. Holding an 8.7 on the sight, it is the highest rated animated film on the website. And while I don't entirely agree with that, I can say with confidence, that this is still worthy of much praise. 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is an excellent example of good anime, and something I would recommend to any beginner just getting into anime.
History & Plot Synopsis: In a sort of collaboratian between both Indian and Japanese filmakers, with a budget of 13 million in USD. Completed in 1992, the film was screened in both Nations and released on home video. Later, an English dub was created and also released on home video.
The film is an anime adaptation of the Hindu epic known as, 'The Ramayana'. As the title character of Prince Rama' fights a war against the wicked King Ravana.
The Story: Adapting a story as famous as 'The Ramayana' is no easy task. As the film needs to stay accurate to the iconic Hindu epic. However, this film adapts it with flying colors. While the film is quite long, clocking in at almost three hours, making it the longest animated film I've ever watched, the movie requires the running time to fully flesh out the story. Telling the tale as accurately as it possibly can, the film is able to respect the source material and succeed as an adaptation. And someone who likes fairy tales and fables, as well as epics and myths of all kind, I appreciate these stories and love it when they are adapted the correct way.
While the film is as I mentioned before, almost three hours, it doesn't feel as long as it is, and that's a long movie should be. It shouldn't feel long, or at least be enjoyable throughout, so you don't care about the length of the film.
The Characters: This film pitch perfectly adapts the characters from the story of the epic it's based on. King Ravana, the wicked King, is portrayed perfectly, as he would use any excise to declare war, to expand his own power. Rama, the courageous prince, and the hero of the story, roped into a situation where he's forced to go to war. And many of the other characters are all well adapted and very interesting in their own respect.
The Animation: This is sadly the weakest aspect of the film. While not bad, it isn't the best quality, and from the highest rated animated film on the site, I aspect something a little better.
Again, I'm not saying it's bad, it's okay. And yes, the animation doesn't have to look amazing, it can be okay. However, I also aspect something a little better from an anime. As someone who loves anime, part of the reason I love it is because of the excellent animation, which gives me a higher standard for anime than any other kind of animation. And from an anime, I want great visuals, and the film simply doesn't have that. Other than that, this film is great example of how good anime can be.
History & Plot Synopsis: In a sort of collaboratian between both Indian and Japanese filmakers, with a budget of 13 million in USD. Completed in 1992, the film was screened in both Nations and released on home video. Later, an English dub was created and also released on home video.
The film is an anime adaptation of the Hindu epic known as, 'The Ramayana'. As the title character of Prince Rama' fights a war against the wicked King Ravana.
The Story: Adapting a story as famous as 'The Ramayana' is no easy task. As the film needs to stay accurate to the iconic Hindu epic. However, this film adapts it with flying colors. While the film is quite long, clocking in at almost three hours, making it the longest animated film I've ever watched, the movie requires the running time to fully flesh out the story. Telling the tale as accurately as it possibly can, the film is able to respect the source material and succeed as an adaptation. And someone who likes fairy tales and fables, as well as epics and myths of all kind, I appreciate these stories and love it when they are adapted the correct way.
While the film is as I mentioned before, almost three hours, it doesn't feel as long as it is, and that's a long movie should be. It shouldn't feel long, or at least be enjoyable throughout, so you don't care about the length of the film.
The Characters: This film pitch perfectly adapts the characters from the story of the epic it's based on. King Ravana, the wicked King, is portrayed perfectly, as he would use any excise to declare war, to expand his own power. Rama, the courageous prince, and the hero of the story, roped into a situation where he's forced to go to war. And many of the other characters are all well adapted and very interesting in their own respect.
The Animation: This is sadly the weakest aspect of the film. While not bad, it isn't the best quality, and from the highest rated animated film on the site, I aspect something a little better.
Again, I'm not saying it's bad, it's okay. And yes, the animation doesn't have to look amazing, it can be okay. However, I also aspect something a little better from an anime. As someone who loves anime, part of the reason I love it is because of the excellent animation, which gives me a higher standard for anime than any other kind of animation. And from an anime, I want great visuals, and the film simply doesn't have that. Other than that, this film is great example of how good anime can be.
Full of inaccuracies
shuklaan27 January 2007
I am giving 5 out of 10, because of the effort spent on excellent Animation. Other than this, there is nothing good about the movie. The Movie is filled with historical and cultural inaccuracies. Few of them I'd like to share here:
1. Without any idea of color discrimination, Ram was not 'White' as shown in the movie. He was more brownish-bluish. Colloqually, I think we can say he was Dark-Complexioned.
2. His Younger Brother Bharat did not banish him. In Older times in India and still in some part of India, it is rude and a gross dis-respect on the part of younger brother to say against his Big brother. The Director, I think just could understand or was unable to portray the role played by Rams Step mother Kaikai and her servant(or Daasi, Manthara)
3. During Sita's abduction, there was no struggle between Ram and Ravan.
4. When Laxman was mortally wounded and Hanuman went to bring the Medicine, he could not recognize which medicine to choose, because they all glittered in Darkness. I think we are too much rational , that is why we fail to understand things that predates even our thoughts.
5. The Biggest and most arrogant mistake of all. Ravan and his family and his forefathers were not Daemons at all by birth. Ravan was one of the most learned human being that walked this earth. He became a daemon by his deeds. His father 'Sage Pulatsya' was a man of great penance. His younger brother 'Kumbhakarn' was also a very learned being. All the time during the battle and after he abducted Sita, he knew that he has in fact abducted his own death, but he went ahead for the sake of his prestige. He wanted to show the world, to get rid of his tyranny and tortuous way of ruling, God himself have to take birth in human form and get rid of this world of his evil deeds. Any ways, thats what the actual 'Ramayan' says. Ravan was a 'Brahman' by birth and not a daemon. People need to understand that just by being born in a noble family does not makes you noble, you have to prove yourself by your deeds or 'KArma' and Ravan was daemon by his 'Karma' and not by birth or 'Janma'.
People need to see 'Ramayan' which ran as a TV series for more than 2 years in India. The Video is available in Google, I'm not sure though they subtitles are in English. A little bit of Amazon will help.
1. Without any idea of color discrimination, Ram was not 'White' as shown in the movie. He was more brownish-bluish. Colloqually, I think we can say he was Dark-Complexioned.
2. His Younger Brother Bharat did not banish him. In Older times in India and still in some part of India, it is rude and a gross dis-respect on the part of younger brother to say against his Big brother. The Director, I think just could understand or was unable to portray the role played by Rams Step mother Kaikai and her servant(or Daasi, Manthara)
3. During Sita's abduction, there was no struggle between Ram and Ravan.
4. When Laxman was mortally wounded and Hanuman went to bring the Medicine, he could not recognize which medicine to choose, because they all glittered in Darkness. I think we are too much rational , that is why we fail to understand things that predates even our thoughts.
5. The Biggest and most arrogant mistake of all. Ravan and his family and his forefathers were not Daemons at all by birth. Ravan was one of the most learned human being that walked this earth. He became a daemon by his deeds. His father 'Sage Pulatsya' was a man of great penance. His younger brother 'Kumbhakarn' was also a very learned being. All the time during the battle and after he abducted Sita, he knew that he has in fact abducted his own death, but he went ahead for the sake of his prestige. He wanted to show the world, to get rid of his tyranny and tortuous way of ruling, God himself have to take birth in human form and get rid of this world of his evil deeds. Any ways, thats what the actual 'Ramayan' says. Ravan was a 'Brahman' by birth and not a daemon. People need to understand that just by being born in a noble family does not makes you noble, you have to prove yourself by your deeds or 'KArma' and Ravan was daemon by his 'Karma' and not by birth or 'Janma'.
People need to see 'Ramayan' which ran as a TV series for more than 2 years in India. The Video is available in Google, I'm not sure though they subtitles are in English. A little bit of Amazon will help.
Fantastic
ups-369645 July 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Wow!! I think it's the best animated adaptation of Ramayan. They've shown the story very accurately, even in 130 mins. Kudos to Yugo Sako and his team. Both the english dub and hindi dub (Arun Govil) is awesome. The downside is that the frame rate of animation looks even less than 30fps. Other than that, i don't find any flaw in the film.
P.S. The music and songs are melodic and awesome. You'll fall in love with the songs
Jai Shree Ram
Jai Hind
Thank you Yûgô Sakô
amahesh-kumar3474 August 2020
Best anime on indian epic
manan-355797 December 2020
Well about tons of indian animated version which not good as it Japanese anime yugo sako was very impressed with ramayan and make best animated version of ramayan 1000000000 times greater than any animated version made in india
Best Ever! Nothing like it!
danielsmith-412805 May 2020
It's the best animation film based on Lord Shri Rama's Ramayana.
It describes the whole incidents with the natural essence that is very essential for remembering this supreme EPIC.
The things which are really admirable. 1.Character Development 2.Screenplay 3.Background Music (at it's best) 4.Various Destinations 5.Story Telling 6.Fight Scenes 7.Direction and Cinematography
Although,it's a little bit fast like it doesn't shows the fight between Sugriva and Bali,Ashok Vatika fights,etc.
but,eventually not showing these doesn't impact any bad on this marvelous film.
Because of these qualities every time I watched this film it makes me feels like it was the first time.
So,give yourselves the pleasure to get involved into this Eternal Historical EPIC.
🙏🙏🙏 Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏🙏
It describes the whole incidents with the natural essence that is very essential for remembering this supreme EPIC.
The things which are really admirable. 1.Character Development 2.Screenplay 3.Background Music (at it's best) 4.Various Destinations 5.Story Telling 6.Fight Scenes 7.Direction and Cinematography
Although,it's a little bit fast like it doesn't shows the fight between Sugriva and Bali,Ashok Vatika fights,etc.
but,eventually not showing these doesn't impact any bad on this marvelous film.
Because of these qualities every time I watched this film it makes me feels like it was the first time.
So,give yourselves the pleasure to get involved into this Eternal Historical EPIC.
🙏🙏🙏 Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏🙏
Jai Sree Ram 🇮🇳 🇯🇵 🤝
lingamanenijaswanth17 May 2021
Many don't know that this was actually made by Japan as a friendship bond between India and Japan. A perfect depiction is made into this Anime. Wonderful 😌. Bollywood seriously needs to learn from this movie, Japanese makers have more knowledge than Bollywood.
There's a correction in the movie. Vanara's army has been continuously called as Army of monkeys, which is false. Monkeys were called Kapi or Markata in Sanskrit. Kishkindha, kingdom of Vanara's is current day Hampi, Karnataka. In Sanskrit 'Vana' means 'Forest' & 'Nara' means 'Man' which literally means Men of the Forest. Many misunderstands that Vanara's came only from Kishkindha to war. But the truth is on Sugreev's order, Vanara's came from whole of the earth such as Vindhyas, Tibet, 'Ilavarta-varsha', a place where there was dark and light for 6 months i.e Polar regions as mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana. According to Valmiki, Vanara's were even described as 'Kapi-Kunchara' which means Elephant sized Monkeys in Sanskrit.
Description of Vanara's in Ramayana exactly matches with Anthropological features of Neantherthel men such as big and sloppy foreheads, residing in caves, humaid bone, hairy bodies, protruding jaw bone, etc. We can still find interconnected mountain caves in Hampi even today, which was residence of Sugreev's army. Neantherthel men said to gone extinction by atleast 2,30,000 years by modern researchers. Tails of Neantherthel men were never proven to be existed as tails had no bones and flesh of the tails decay sooner.
NOTE: Ramayana is an 'Ithihas' i.e. History not any mere mythology. 'Theory of Evolution', 'Homo Sapiens (we) evolved only 200,000 years ago' - All these are western scientist's statements. As Vedic culture is the only culture, which describes history beyond 10,000 BC, the world is described well in both Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Jai Shree Ram 🏹
There's a correction in the movie. Vanara's army has been continuously called as Army of monkeys, which is false. Monkeys were called Kapi or Markata in Sanskrit. Kishkindha, kingdom of Vanara's is current day Hampi, Karnataka. In Sanskrit 'Vana' means 'Forest' & 'Nara' means 'Man' which literally means Men of the Forest. Many misunderstands that Vanara's came only from Kishkindha to war. But the truth is on Sugreev's order, Vanara's came from whole of the earth such as Vindhyas, Tibet, 'Ilavarta-varsha', a place where there was dark and light for 6 months i.e Polar regions as mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana. According to Valmiki, Vanara's were even described as 'Kapi-Kunchara' which means Elephant sized Monkeys in Sanskrit.
Description of Vanara's in Ramayana exactly matches with Anthropological features of Neantherthel men such as big and sloppy foreheads, residing in caves, humaid bone, hairy bodies, protruding jaw bone, etc. We can still find interconnected mountain caves in Hampi even today, which was residence of Sugreev's army. Neantherthel men said to gone extinction by atleast 2,30,000 years by modern researchers. Tails of Neantherthel men were never proven to be existed as tails had no bones and flesh of the tails decay sooner.
NOTE: Ramayana is an 'Ithihas' i.e. History not any mere mythology. 'Theory of Evolution', 'Homo Sapiens (we) evolved only 200,000 years ago' - All these are western scientist's statements. As Vedic culture is the only culture, which describes history beyond 10,000 BC, the world is described well in both Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Jai Shree Ram 🏹
My favourite childhood anime memory!
amarbarot12 March 2021
I remember being 14 year old & watching this movie on cartoon network on Diwali vacation, very good quality anime, music, good description of Ramayana even for today's time, my first exposure to anime, beginning of my love for anime & also love for my cultural roots!
Excellent!!
sagnik916 April 2020
Masterpiece!
UjjwalRaj_822 November 2020
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama
CinemaSerf6 August 2023
The evil king Ravana has his heart set on the kingdom of Ayodhya and his opportunity to sow the seeds of mayhem comes when he manages to kidnap the beloved wife of the recently manipulated and exiled prince "Ram". Distraught, he and his brother "Lakshman" determine to rescue her and what now ensues is a wonderfully executed animated adventured packed with myth and legend, mystical monsters, swash and buckle, romance, tragedy, politics - indeed just about everything that you'd expect from an Indian epic (with quite a lot of stunning Japanese creative investment). The style of the drawing is not especially detailed, but it is vivid, colourful and flows perfectly from scenes of isolation and intensity to the grand battle scenarios and a flying chariot (that reminded me a little of the "Thief of Bagdad" from 1940). The story itself is the stuff to make Machiavelli blush - intrigues, betrayal and treachery all feature as "Ram" has to thwart the evil ambitions of his nemeses - and the powerful "Ravana" isn't his only one of these! The score has a slightly classical style to it that works well with rich string arrangements assisting the artwork to do a fair degree of the heavy lifting and helping keep the dialogue from rambling. It's 2¼ hours long, but it flew by in an exciting and enjoyable fashion that illustrated the depth and richness of a culture that has legend a-plenty to enthral and entertain.
MY Evergreen loved anime movie on LORD RAM !!!
suganyasugvish22 May 2020
Wat to say !!!
I have loved this anime movie from the very moment i saw this movie on cartoon network ... I used to be a teenager then , even now after all these years accidentally watched the movie in youtube and couldnt explain the marvel that is this movie !! Such a simple and honest depiction of life story of Lord Ram who is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu !! And songs .. My god , still after all these years the lyrics and the music makes me go teary eyed ( Janani mein ram thoodh hanuman and Panchvati manpavan upvan - their music and lyrics is simply superb ) , such a divine music and voice over in hindi version of this movie ... JUST LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS :) :) :)
And to know tat this movie was made in collaboration with Japanese was again a happy info for me !!
I have loved this anime movie from the very moment i saw this movie on cartoon network ... I used to be a teenager then , even now after all these years accidentally watched the movie in youtube and couldnt explain the marvel that is this movie !! Such a simple and honest depiction of life story of Lord Ram who is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu !! And songs .. My god , still after all these years the lyrics and the music makes me go teary eyed ( Janani mein ram thoodh hanuman and Panchvati manpavan upvan - their music and lyrics is simply superb ) , such a divine music and voice over in hindi version of this movie ... JUST LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS :) :) :)
And to know tat this movie was made in collaboration with Japanese was again a happy info for me !!
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