List of Works
Animation works can be viewed as a list including images in order of date or title. Alternatively, enter keywords to search for specific works.
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A Ship of Oranges
みかん舩
Prod. Year : 1927 Dir. : Noburo Ofuji
The story of the wealthy Edo period merchant, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon in his youth, and how he made his fortune selling oranges. Even the wrath of the Wind God is a gust of fortune for Bunzaemon.
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Yasuji Murata's Monkey and the Crabs
猿蟹合戰
Prod. Year : 1927 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
A take on the classic Monkey and the Crabs (猿蟹合戦) with unique character design. Yasuji Murata's first animation.
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The Nation of Fish
漫畫 魚の國
Prod. Year : 1928 Dir. : Hakuzan Kimura
This is the country of fish. There are enemies other than whales.
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The Blossom Man
漫画 花咲爺
Prod. Year : 1928 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
An animated version of the famous folklore story, "The Blossom Man."
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The Animal Olympics
動物オリムピック大會
Prod. Year : 1928 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
An animal Olympic event is being held. The results of the games are unpredictable. Who will emerge victorious?
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Momotaro, Japan's No.1
お伽噺 日本一 桃太郎
Prod. Year : 1928 Dir. : Sanae Yamamoto
The oldest animation featuring the classic folklore hero, Momotaro.
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The Golden Flower
こがねの花
Prod. Year : 1929 Dir. : Noburo Ofuji
Dangobei, who has become popular at festivals, must face off against a giant snake in Kuragari Pass.
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Taro's Train
太郎さんの汽車
Prod. Year : 1929 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
Taro-san, the train conductor, cautions the raucous animals to be on their best behavior on the train.
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Two Worlds
漫画 二つの世界
Prod. Year : 1929 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
Based on Aesop's fable The Ant and the Grasshopper (アリとキリギリス), this film contrasts diligent and easygoing lifestyles to emphasize the importance of hard work.
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The Lump
漫画 瘤取り
Prod. Year : 1929 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
An old man with a big lump on his cheek is lured by pleasant music to a long-nosed goblins' party in full swing.
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