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Triton of the Sea (1972): Cast

Triton of the Sea (1972) movie poster

Triton of the Sea is a 1972 animated film directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, starring Yoku Shioya as Triton, Yonehiko Kitagawa and Joji Yanami.

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Triton of the Sea (1972) movie poster
Director
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Genre
Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Triton of the Sea About?

The premise of Triton of the Sea without spoilers.

Set 5,000 years ago, the peaceful Triton Family of Atlantis is wiped out by the rival Poseidon Family. The surviving heir, Triton, embarks on a daring maritime quest, confronting the Poseidon clan and battling across the ocean in pursuit of vengeance and the restoration of his lineage.

Triton of the Sea Themes & Keywords

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  • poseidon the greek deity
  • superhero
  • anime animation
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • triton the greek deity
  • mermaid
  • cape
  • hand drawn animation
  • atlantean
  • extermination
  • rivalry between clans
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  • mass extermination
  • extermination order
  • based on mythology
  • rival clan
  • atlantis
  • male protagonist
  • clan
  • extermination campaign
  • clan leader
  • rescued by a dolphin
  • cave
  • japan
  • last of one's kind
  • coastal cave
  • poseidon character
  • white dolphin
  • triton character
  • foster father
  • marrying a mermaid
  • truce
  • destroying a village
  • marriage to a mermaid
  • in love with a mermaid
  • revenge campaign
  • tsunami
  • destroyed village
  • boy
  • dolphin
  • monster
  • dagger
  • magical weapon
  • throne
  • rightful heir
  • sole survivor
  • usurper
  • dead family
  • merman
  • revenge
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Cast & crew

Triton of the Sea Cast & Characters

Yoku Shioya leads the cast as Triton, with Yonehiko Kitagawa as Poseidon and Joji Yanami as Ippei. Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yoshiyuki Tomino

More films directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988), Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death, Gundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: Love That Cries Out in Battle and Gundam Reconguista in G Movie III: Legacy from Space.

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FAQ

Triton of the Sea FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Triton of the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Triton of the Sea?

Triton of the Sea was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.

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Who is in the cast of Triton of the Sea?

Triton of the Sea stars Yoku Shioya as Triton, Yonehiko Kitagawa as Poseidon and Joji Yanami as Ippei, among 14 credited actors.

Does Triton of the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. Triton of the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Triton of the Sea in?

The original language of Triton of the Sea is Japanese.

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