Also known as: Kaitei Shōnen Marin (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Marine Boy is one of the first color anime to be shown in a dubbed form in the U.S., and later in Australia and the United Kingdom. It was originally produced in 1965 in Japan as Undersea Boy Marine (海底少年マリン, Kaitei Shōnen Marin) by Minoru Adachi and animation company Japan Tele-Cartoons. It was sold outside Japan via K. Fujita Associates Inc., with Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Television handling worldwide distribution of the English-language version. The series was distributed in syndication in the United States starting in 1966.
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Marine Boy (마린보이) — verified Korean film. Released 2009-01-01. Directed by Jong-seok Yoon. 3 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 118
Genre: action thriller
Original language: Korean
Original Title: Undersea Boy Marine
Original Title (Japanese): 海底少年マリン
Founded: 1965
Location: Japan
Creator: Minoru Adachi
Studio: Japan Tele-Cartoons
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Wikipedia lists the Korean name as Marine Boy; KoreaAPI uses 마린보이 (chosen by source authority).
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Marine Boy is one of the first color anime to be shown in a dubbed form in the U.S., and later in Australia and the United Kingdom. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was Marine Boy released?
Marine Boy was released in 2009-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in Marine Boy?
Cast includes Kim Kang-woo, Cho Jae-hyun, Park Si-yeon (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed Marine Boy?
Marine Boy was directed by Jong-seok Yoon (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's runtime (min)?
Marine Boy — Runtime (min): 118 (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's genre?
Marine Boy — Genre: action thriller (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's original language?
Marine Boy — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's original title?
Marine Boy — Original Title: Undersea Boy Marine (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's original title (japanese)?
Marine Boy — Original Title (Japanese): 海底少年マリン (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's founded?
Marine Boy — Founded: 1965 (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's location?
Marine Boy — Location: Japan (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's creator?
Marine Boy — Creator: Minoru Adachi (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Marine Boy's studio?
Marine Boy — Studio: Japan Tele-Cartoons (verified via Wikidata Q6764054 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; Wikipedia Marine Boy 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC; TMDB 15286 2026-09-04 21:15 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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