TMS Entertainment has dug into its archives a bit to bring out something for their YouTube channel this weekend with the 1987 feature film Treasure Island. The film is a recut of the 26-episode series from 1978-79 that came from Madhouse. The original work was directed by Osamu Dezaki and there are plenty of trademark flourishes of his in this classic production. The film is available only to audiences in the US and Canada with how the regions have been set.
Plot concept: Jim Hawkins is a young boy lead by progressive events to embark on a search journey for the legendary treasure of the once dreaded pirate, Captain Flint. On their way to Treasure Island, John Silver, Jim’s best friend, take over command of the ship revealing his true self as the ruthless pirate who once was the right hand of Flint himself. Feeling betrayed, Jim now has to deal with his mixed feelings and face Silver who still consider himself and Jim as friends.
