PEACH BOY - MOMOTARO (ENGLISH) Animation of Japanese Traditional Stories

Summary

In a quaint village, an elderly couple finds a giant peach in the river, which reveals a baby inside—Peach Boy. He grows rapidly and, with his adoptive parents' blessings, embarks on a quest to Demon Island with a dog, monkey, and pheasant, each empowered by magical dumplings. They defeat the demons, secure their treasure, and return to a joyous welcome, ensuring peace and prosperity for their village.

Takeaways

• 👵👴 An elderly couple, an old man and an old woman, lived a simple life where the man gathered firewood and the woman washed clothes by the river.
• 🍑 The old woman found a giant peach in the river, which turned out to be magical as it contained a baby boy inside.
• 👶 The couple named the foundling 'Peach Boy' and raised him with love, and he grew rapidly with each meal.
• 💪 Peach Boy became strong, smart, and kind-hearted, embodying the virtues of a hero.
• ⛰️ Driven by a sense of duty, Peach Boy decided to confront the demons on Demon Island who were causing trouble for the villagers.
• 🐕🐒🐦 Along his journey, Peach Boy was joined by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, each attracted by the promise of strength from the magical millet dumplings.
• 🔗 The companionship and teamwork of Peach Boy and his animal friends played a crucial role in overcoming the challenges they faced.
• 🗡️ Armed with a fabulous sword and fortified by the dumplings, Peach Boy and his friends successfully battled and defeated the demons.
• 🏰 Peach Boy's courage and strength led to a climactic confrontation with the Demon General, who was ultimately subdued.
• 💎 The Demon General's defeat and subsequent promise to cease causing suffering brought peace and prosperity to the village.
• 🏡 Peach Boy returned home a hero, sharing the treasure with the villagers and ensuring a happy ending for all.

Q & A

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters in the story are an old man, an old woman, and a baby boy named Peach Boy who they find inside a giant peach.

What unusual event occurs at the river that leads to the discovery of Peach Boy?

An unusual event is when a giant peach floats down the river, and the old woman, after eating a smaller peach, decides to bring the giant peach home, where they discover Peach Boy inside.

What is special about the peach that the old woman finds?

The peach is special because it is enormous and inside it, they find a baby boy, Peach Boy, who they decide to raise as their own.

Why does Peach Boy decide to go to Demon Island?

Peach Boy decides to go to Demon Island to conquer the demons who steal food and ruin fields and rice paddies, causing suffering to the villagers.

What items does Peach Boy receive from the old man and the old woman before his journey?

Peach Boy receives a new coat and pants, a sturdy pair of steel sandals, a fabulous sword, and Japan's best millet dumplings from the old man and the old woman.

How do the millet dumplings help Peach Boy and his companions on their journey?

The millet dumplings give Peach Boy and his companions the strength of a hundred men each time they eat one, which aids them in their battle against the demons.

Which animals join Peach Boy on his quest to Demon Island, and what do they receive in return for joining him?

A dog, a monkey, and a pheasant join Peach Boy on his quest. In return for joining him, each animal receives a millet dumpling that grants them great strength.

How does Peach Boy and his group infiltrate the demons' fortress on Demon Island?

The group infiltrates the fortress by having the pheasant fly over the gate, the monkey climb over to unlock it, and the dog push open the heavy gate.

What happens when Peach Boy confronts the Demon General?

When Peach Boy confronts the Demon General, after a fierce battle, the Demon General pleads for mercy. Peach Boy spares his life on the condition that the demons will stop causing suffering to people.

What does Peach Boy do with the treasure he receives from the grateful demon?

Peach Boy shares the demon's treasure with all the villagers and buys wonderful treats for the dog, the monkey, and the pheasant.

What is the outcome for the village and its inhabitants after Peach Boy's adventure?

The outcome is that the demons never bother anyone again, and the villagers, along with Peach Boy and his companions, live happily ever after.