Jack to Mame no Ki

A young boy named Jack trades a cow for a handful of beans, which grow into a vine reaching into the sky. He climbs the vine and finds a magical world ruled by Princess Margaret, who is enchanted to love Prince Tulip, a man with an unappealing appearance and unpleasant demeanor. The spell is cast by Madam Noir, an evil witch and Tulip’s mother, who seeks to force the princess into marriage. Jack must find a way to stop the union. This animated adaptation, directed by Gisaburo Sugii, reimagines the classic tale with vibrant visuals and a unique twist, earning it a dedicated following.