Chibikko Remi to Meiken Kapi
Japanese title: ちびっ子レミと名犬カピ
Alternative titles: Chibikko Rémi to Meiken Kapi, Little Rémi and Capi, Little Remi and Famous Dog Kapi
Type: Movie
Source: Novel
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Mar 17, 1970
Duration: 1 hr 21 min
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Toei Animation
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life

Based on Sans Famille by Hector Malot.

This is a faithful if compressed adaptation, telling the story of Remi who is sold off to Vitalis the travelling musician and his band of performing animals. It has musical numbers typical this era of Toei films, some awkward slapstic, plenty of scenes tailored to pull on the heartstrings, and very smooth animation. Overall a pleasant film that's interesting to watch for the technical aspects; but the story leaves much to be desired, being on the melodramatic-maudlin side. The later Dezaki/Sugino version is very different, with 52 episodes for the story to breathe in and far more compelling storytelling.

(Source: AniDB)