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Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea (1986): Cast

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Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea is a 1986 animated drama directed by Yoshio Kuroda, starring Sumi Shimamoto as エルフィ. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Yoshio Kuroda
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea About?

The premise of Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea without spoilers.

In a future where rising seas have submerged continents, only a few islands remain, including the city‑island where Elfie lives with her grandfather. After an underwater accident she discovers she can breathe underwater, and learns from her grandfather that she is descended from the mythical sea‑people. Exploiting local fears, politicians incite a war between the city dwellers and the hidden aquatic race to divert attention from resource shortages, leaving Elfie torn between both worlds.

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • the future
  • underwater scene
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • friend
  • friendship
  • environmentalism
  • anti war
  • future earth
  • ecological
  • dolphin
  • children
+2 more
  • blue hair
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea Cast & Characters

Sumi Shimamoto plays エルフィ in Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea. Directed by Yoshio Kuroda.

From the director

More from Yoshio Kuroda

More films directed by Yoshio Kuroda: The Story of Fifteen Boys and Gulliver’s Travels Beyond the Moon.

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Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Sango-sho densetsu: Aoi umi no Erufî” and “珊瑚礁的传说:蓝色海洋的精灵”.

Also known as
  • Sango-sho densetsu: Aoi umi no Erufî
  • 珊瑚礁的传说:蓝色海洋的精灵
  • Elfie a Salvadora do Planeta
  • أبنة البحر
  • 珊瑚礁的传说:苍海的艾尔菲
  • ابنة البحر

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Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea?

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea released?

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea was released on May 19, 1986.

Who directed Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea?

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea was directed by Yoshio Kuroda.

More films by Yoshio Kuroda

Who is in the cast of Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea?

Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea stars Sumi Shimamoto as エルフィ.

Does Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea in?

The original language of Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea is Japanese.

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