
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
is a Japanese folk tale. It tells the story of an old man and his wife who help out some mice who engage in sumo. As a reward, one of the mice gives them enough gold on which to live for the rest of their lives.
Plot
An old farmer discovers a group of rats heading to a sumo wrestling bout. After they lose miserably, he decides to feed the rats to boost their chances of winning.
Cast
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author | Hayao Miyazaki |
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director | Akihiko Yamashita |
keywords | sumo win wrestle |
musicBy | Manto Watanobe |
productionCompany | Studio Ghibli |