Ali Baba Und Die 40 Räuber ／ Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves ／ Ali Baba et la Lampe Magique ／ Ali Baba et les 40 Voleurs ／ Ali Baba to 40-hiki no Tōzoku ／ Ali Baba to Yonju-hiki no Touzoku ／ Ali Baba to Yonjuppiki no Touzoku ／ Ali Babà e i 40 ladroni ／ Ali Babá...
Description
This Toei Studio 20th‑anniversary film follows a young boy who is the descendant of the infamous thieves’ leader whose grim fate is recounted in the 1001 Nights. Joined by 38 cats and a mouse, he sets out to reclaim his rightful treasure from Ali Baba XXXIII, the ruthless heir who now commands the kingdom with an iron fist. The story flips the classic good‑vs‑bad dynamic, a reversal unsurprising in a production featuring Hayao Miyazaki. Known for its high‑energy action and flamboyant, cartoonish style that diverges sharply from Toei’s usual aesthetic, the film boasts a stellar animation team that includes Yasuji Mori, Akira Daikubara, Hayao Miyazaki, Yoichi Kotabe, and Rei.
