I saw SWAN LAKE when I was about 9-10 years old, and never forgot the effect it had on me, which was, in a word, magical.
I recall the adults around me at the time being rather dismissive of it, so, decades later I decided to watch it again and compare it to how it would affect me as an adult.
The story, based on the original libretto for Tchaikovsky's synonymous ballet, is put together well. The animation is recognizably in the style of Japanese animes of the time, yet betrays influences from Disney. The music of Tchaikovsky contributes a great deal to the atmosphere, even if there seem to be quite a few synchronization problems.
There are apparently two English versions, one with name actors and another. It appears I watched the second one, and except for that of the villain Rothbart, the dubbing was not very good.
Having watched this as an adult, I must admit that it did not invoke the same magical feelings in me as the first time. I watched it as a kid in German, so I am not sure whether the inferior English dubbing of the version I saw had an influence on the difference in perception.
It is still a good anime and an enjoyable watch, but for children it may be an experience at a whole different level.
I recall the adults around me at the time being rather dismissive of it, so, decades later I decided to watch it again and compare it to how it would affect me as an adult.
The story, based on the original libretto for Tchaikovsky's synonymous ballet, is put together well. The animation is recognizably in the style of Japanese animes of the time, yet betrays influences from Disney. The music of Tchaikovsky contributes a great deal to the atmosphere, even if there seem to be quite a few synchronization problems.
There are apparently two English versions, one with name actors and another. It appears I watched the second one, and except for that of the villain Rothbart, the dubbing was not very good.
Having watched this as an adult, I must admit that it did not invoke the same magical feelings in me as the first time. I watched it as a kid in German, so I am not sure whether the inferior English dubbing of the version I saw had an influence on the difference in perception.
It is still a good anime and an enjoyable watch, but for children it may be an experience at a whole different level.