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** In early concept art for Marusu the Sphinx cub (Piro in the manga). The character was planned to be given a much [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/049f2107d3634d1039e9fd37e9f2deba/36cc84a881072132-26/s1280x1920/e478eacc9ad3ffa4c749e720746d93dfdf453e31.png tougher and intimating appearance]] when he/she learns to become braver and stronger. Similar to "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" chapter when [[TookALevelInBadass Piro scares off a group of wild dogs]] in Athens, Greece after learning [[CharacterDevelopment the become brave and strong by himself.]]

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** In early concept art for Marusu the Sphinx cub (Piro in the manga). The character was planned to be given a much [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/049f2107d3634d1039e9fd37e9f2deba/36cc84a881072132-26/s1280x1920/e478eacc9ad3ffa4c749e720746d93dfdf453e31.png tougher and intimating intimidating appearance]] when he/she learns to become braver and stronger. Similar to "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" chapter when [[TookALevelInBadass Piro scares off a group of wild dogs]] in Athens, Greece after learning [[CharacterDevelopment the to become brave and strong by himself.]]himself]] after [[Theatre/OedipusTheKing Oedipus]] killed his mother.

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* DeletedScene: When Unico gets bullied by Melvin, Unico was originally going to end up scratched by Melvin leaving him with scars on his face. The scene was never animated but can be seen on Japanese magazines promoting the film and a few children's book adaptations.



** The film was originally known as "Unico in The Kingdom of the Sun" and had a notably different setting and had different characterizations for Yamaneko and Cheri. [[OurSphinxesAreDifferent Marusu/Piro the Sphinx Cub]] who debuted in "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" was also planned to play a bigger role in the film's plot.

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** The film was originally known as "Unico in The Kingdom of the Sun" and had a notably different setting and had different characterizations for Yamaneko Melvin/Yamaneko and Cheri. [[OurSphinxesAreDifferent Marusu/Piro the Sphinx Cub]] who debuted in "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" was also planned to play a bigger role in the film's plot.



** When Unico first encounters [[CatsAreMean Yamaneko]]. He was originally going to not only attack Unico by slapping his face, but ends up scratching up face leaving him with deep claw marks. While this scene was not animated and only survives as a single animation cell. Unico's scratched up face was used in a few Japanese picture book adaptations of the movie.

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** In early concept art for Marusu the Sphinx cub (Piro in the manga). The character was planned to be given a much [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/049f2107d3634d1039e9fd37e9f2deba/36cc84a881072132-26/s1280x1920/e478eacc9ad3ffa4c749e720746d93dfdf453e31.png tougher and intimating appearance]] when he/she learns to become braver and stronger. Similar to "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" chapter when [[TookALevelInBadass Piro scares off a group of wild dogs]] in Athens, Greece after learning [[CharacterDevelopment the become brave and strong by himself.]]
** When Unico first encounters [[CatsAreMean Yamaneko]]. Melvin/Yamaneko]]. He was originally going to not only attack Unico by slapping his face, [[https://www.myunicofans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/deleted_scene.png but ends up scratching up face leaving him with deep claw marks. marks.]] While this scene was not animated and only survives as a single animation cell. Unico's scratched up face was used in a few Japanese picture book adaptations of the movie.
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** In an older version of the movie, Unico's mother who debuted in the "Hometown Reunion" chapter of the manga and made a non-speaking appearance in ''Anime/TheFantasticAdventuresOfUnico'' was going to play a major role in the film. Midway through the film, Unico unknowingly uses magic from his horn so powerful that it alerted his parents from the heavens. His powers causes his parents to quickly find his whereabouts and becomes hostile at Cheri until Unico quickly explains that she's friends with him. Unico's explanation causes his mother and father to immediately becomes allies with Cheri and aiding them during their journey.

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** In an older version of the movie, Unico's mother who debuted in the "Hometown Reunion" Visit" chapter of the manga and made a non-speaking appearance in ''Anime/TheFantasticAdventuresOfUnico'' was going to play a major role in the film. Midway through the film, Unico unknowingly uses magic from his horn so powerful that it alerted his parents from the heavens. His powers causes his parents to quickly find his whereabouts and becomes hostile at Cheri until Unico quickly explains that she's friends with him. Unico's explanation causes his mother and father to immediately becomes allies with Cheri and aiding them during their journey.
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** [[TokenGoodTeammate Psyche, The Goddess of Soul]] and Unico's owner from the manga was planned appear in the film. She appears in a couple character sketches created by the film's animators and hinted in early manuscripts of the movie.

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** [[TokenGoodTeammate Psyche, The Goddess of Soul]] and Unico's owner from the manga was planned appear in the film. She appears in a [[https://burakku-jakku.tumblr.com/post/640589402693910529/unico-sketches-by-yoh-yoshinari-from-yoh couple character sketches sketches]] created by the film's animators and hinted in early manuscripts of the movie.
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** The film was originally known as "Unico in The Kingdom of the Sun" and had a notably different setting and had different characterizations for Yamaneko and Cheri. Marusu/Piro the Sphinx Cub who debuted in "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" was also planned to play a bigger role in the film's plot.

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** The film was originally known as "Unico in The Kingdom of the Sun" and had a notably different setting and had different characterizations for Yamaneko and Cheri. [[OurSphinxesAreDifferent Marusu/Piro the Sphinx Cub Cub]] who debuted in "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" was also planned to play a bigger role in the film's plot.



** [[https://www.myunicofans.com/unico-to-the-island-of-magic-1983/ In an early draft]], Unico would've also been turned into a living puppet and Marusu the Sphinx's daughter would have saved everyone by giving Kuruku riddles, the last of which was "How do you restore a human being that was turned into a doll?"

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** [[https://www.myunicofans.com/unico-to-the-island-of-magic-1983/ In an early draft]], Unico would've also been turned into a living puppet and Marusu the Sphinx's daughter would have saved everyone by [[RiddlingSphinx giving Kuruku riddles, riddles]], the last of which was "How do you restore a human being that was turned into a doll?"
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* CompletelyDifferentTitle: The film is known as ''Baby Fairy Unico 2'' in Korea.


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** The film gained an official Korean dub in 1992 on VHS, 9 years after its original Japanese release.
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** [[TokenGoodTeammate Psyche, The Goddess of Soul]] and Unico's owner from the manga was planned appear in the film. She appears in a couple character sketches created by the film's animators and hinted in early manuscripts of the movie.
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* MilestoneCelebration: An upcoming re-imagining of the original Unico series ''[[Manga/UnicoAwakening Unico: AWAKENING]]'' is scheduled for June 2023, just in time for this film's 40th Anniversary.

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* MilestoneCelebration: An The release date for the upcoming re-imagining [[ContinuityReboot re-imagining]] of the original Unico series ''[[Manga/UnicoAwakening Unico: AWAKENING]]'' is scheduled for June 2023, just was announced September 30, 2023. A few months after ''Unico in time for this film's the Island of Magic'' celebrated its 40th Anniversary.Anniversary of its original Japanese release.
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* MarthDebutedInSmashBros: Similar to ''The Fantastic Adventures of Unico'' featuring cameo appearances from [[Creator/{{Sanrio}} Kiki and Lala]] (aka "Little Twin Stars"). Tuxedo Sam makes a non-speaking cameo appearance early in the film where he alongside Unico and other animals are lessening to Toby performing with his flute. Marking Tuxedo Same first international appearance before the 1987 animated series ''WesternAnimation/HelloKittysFurryTaleTheater''.

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* MarthDebutedInSmashBros: Similar to ''The Fantastic Adventures of Unico'' featuring cameo appearances from [[Creator/{{Sanrio}} Kiki and Lala]] (aka "Little Twin Stars"). Tuxedo Sam makes a non-speaking cameo appearance early in the film where he alongside Unico and other animals are lessening to Toby performing with his flute. Marking Tuxedo Same Sam's first international appearance before the 1987 animated series ''WesternAnimation/HelloKittysFurryTaleTheater''.

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* CreatorsFavorite: In a December 1982 interview for Animage Magazine, Kazuo Tomizawa (the film's animation director) revealed that Cherry was his favorite character.



** In an older version of the movie, Unico's mother who debuted in the "Hometown Reunion" chapter of the manga and made a non-speaking appearance in ''Anime/TheFantasticAdventuresOfUnico'' was going to play a major role in the film. Midway through the film, Unico unknowingly uses magic from his horn so powerful that it alerted his parents from the heavens. His powers causes his parents to quickly find his whereabouts and becomes hostile at Cheri until Unico quickly explains that she's friends with him. Unico's explanatation causes his mother and father to immediately becomes allies with Cheri and aiding them during their journey.

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** In an older version of the movie, Unico's mother who debuted in the "Hometown Reunion" chapter of the manga and made a non-speaking appearance in ''Anime/TheFantasticAdventuresOfUnico'' was going to play a major role in the film. Midway through the film, Unico unknowingly uses magic from his horn so powerful that it alerted his parents from the heavens. His powers causes his parents to quickly find his whereabouts and becomes hostile at Cheri until Unico quickly explains that she's friends with him. Unico's explanatation explanation causes his mother and father to immediately becomes allies with Cheri and aiding them during their journey.


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** When Unico first encounters [[CatsAreMean Yamaneko]]. He was originally going to not only attack Unico by slapping his face, but ends up scratching up face leaving him with deep claw marks. While this scene was not animated and only survives as a single animation cell. Unico's scratched up face was used in a few Japanese picture book adaptations of the movie.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[https://www.myunicofans.com/unico-to-the-island-of-magic-1983/ In an early draft]], Unico would've also been turned into a living puppet and Marusu the Sphinx's daughter would have saved everyone by giving Kuruku riddles, the last of which was "How do you restore a human being that was turned into a doll?"

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The film was originally known as "Unico in The Kingdom of the Sun" and had a notably different setting and had different characterizations for Yamaneko and Cheri. Marusu/Piro the Sphinx Cub who debuted in "The Tale of the Fangs of Athens" was also planned to play a bigger role in the film's plot.
** In an older version of the movie, Unico's mother who debuted in the "Hometown Reunion" chapter of the manga and made a non-speaking appearance in ''Anime/TheFantasticAdventuresOfUnico'' was going to play a major role in the film. Midway through the film, Unico unknowingly uses magic from his horn so powerful that it alerted his parents from the heavens. His powers causes his parents to quickly find his whereabouts and becomes hostile at Cheri until Unico quickly explains that she's friends with him. Unico's explanatation causes his mother and father to immediately becomes allies with Cheri and aiding them during their journey.
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[[https://www.myunicofans.com/unico-to-the-island-of-magic-1983/ In an early draft]], Unico would've also been turned into a living puppet and Marusu the Sphinx's daughter would have saved everyone by giving Kuruku riddles, the last of which was "How do you restore a human being that was turned into a doll?"

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