to Earth, thereby losing her immortality. To get it back, she stole the elixir of immortality from the Queen Mother of the West, then fled to the moon. The elements of immortality and flight are well-connected to the Daoist figure of the , as is the appearance of unusual figures in the mountains, but the Japanese tale includes many novel elements such as the bamboo cutter, the suitors, and the night abduction by floating creatures. Legacy The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is a popular folk tale in Japan. It has been adapted, updated and reworked into numerous modern media, especially Japanese pop culture media such as manga and anime. Modern adaptations Generally faithful adaptations of the original story include the following: Princess Kaguya 1935 live-action Japanese film directed by Yoshitsugu Tanaka, with cinematography by Eiji Tsuburaya. Princess from the Moon 1987 live-action Japanese film directed by Kon Ichikawa, and starring Toshiro Mifune and Yasuko Sawaguchi. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya 2013 anime film, directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli. Modern updates and reworkings of the original story are found in numerous other works: Queen Millennia (The New Tale of the Bamboo Cutter) 1980 Japanese manga, light novel and anime franchise created by Leiji Matsumoto. Please Save My Earth 1986 manga and 1993 anime series. Big Bird in Japan 1989 American Sesame Street television special. Sailor Moon 1991 Japanese manga and anime franchise. Sailor Moon S 1994 anime television series. Sailor Moon S: The Movie 1994 anime film. Soul Eater 2003 manga. From the Towers of the Moon 1992 American theatrical opera, inspired by the film Princess from the Moon. Turn A Gundam 1999 Gundam anime series and film. Naruto 1999 Japanese manga and anime franchise. Mushishi 1999 manga and 2006 anime. Oh! Edo Rocket 2001 Japanese play and novel and 2007 manga and anime series. Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass 2002 Inuyasha anime film. In the 2003 book Princess Kaguya portrays the Narcissus conflict, a contradictory desire to coincide perfectly with the beloved and at the same time to be a unique and free individual. Imperishable Night 2004 Touhou Project video game Ōkami 2006 Capcom video game. Shiren the Wanderer 2008 video game. Persona 4 Golden Persona Kaguya Hime in this 2012 enhanced port of Persona 4 video game is based on the tale. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War 2015 manga and