Sea Prince and the Fire Child

Sea Prince and the Fire Child is a Japanese animated fantasy focusing on the conflict between the kingdoms of water and fire. Once living in harmony, the deities of these elements were driven apart by the Lord of the Winds, who sowed discord and hatred between them. This ancient feud persists until Sirius, the prince of the water realm, and Malta, the princess of the fire realm, discover one another and fall in love. The two must navigate the disapproval of their parents and the dangers of their opposing natures in an attempt to be together.

The film was directed by Masami Hata, marking the first entry in a career that later included projects such as Nayuta and My Father's Dragon. The screenplay was co-written by Hata and Chiho Katsura, with production handled by Sanrio and Lippsync. The voice cast features Toru Furuya as Sirius and Mami Koyama as Malta, alongside performers Keiko Han, Michiko Nomura, Ikue Sakakibara, and Jūkichi Uno. Released in 1981, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 7.1 rating on IMDb based on 655 votes and a 6.2 rating on TMDB from 19 votes.