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.

Sankichi and Osayo
A Genroku Romance

元禄恋模様三吉とおさよ

Prod. Year : 1934 Dir. : Mitsuyo Seo

Will Sankichi be able to save his love Osayo from trouble? This kind of sword fighting requires musical performance.
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.
Corporal Norakuro

のらくろ伍長

Prod. Year : 1934 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

Norakuro, who is now promoted to Corporal, chases a mountain monkey that has stolen a confidential document.
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."
My Big Emergency

おいらの非常時

Prod. Year : 1936 Dir. : Sanae Yamamoto

A peaceful nation of frogs is under attack by a nation of demons. Produced a year prior to the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a sense of impending crisis is present throughout the animation.
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?
Animated Revue "Spring"

漫画レビュー春

Prod. Year : 1931 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

Based on the song book for elementary schools "Haru ga Kita," this is an animation featuring jovial mountain animals in comical and nonsensical situations.
At the Circus

漫画見世物見物

Prod. Year : 1931 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

Two girls who were watching street entertainers perform begin singing. Sound is missing from this version.
My Ski Trip

漫画おい等のスキー

Prod. Year : 1930 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

After being invited by the rabbits, the raccoon dog decides to try skiing for the first time. Who will win the speed contest?
Monkey and Crabs (1939)

マングワ新猿蟹合戰

Prod. Year : 1939 Dir. : Kenzo Masaoka

Chestnuts, bees, and a mortar join forces to punish a villainous monkey.

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