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.

Propagate

PROPAGATE(開花)

Prod. Year : 1935 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino

This work dynamically expresses the organic growth and propagation of plants by using geometrical figures.
?/Rhythmic Triangles/Fighting Cards

? 三角のリズムトランプの爭

Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino

Is this an abstract film or a riddle? A dazzling dance performed by figures.
Rhythm

RHYTHM(リズム)

Prod. Year : 1934 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino

A comfortable rhythm created by light and shadow. An Ogino-style absolute film that manipulates geometrical figures at will.
Urashima Taro(supposed title) [digitally restored version]

浦島太郎（仮）[デジタル復元版][白黒ポジ染色版]

Prod. Year : Unknown Dir. : Unknown

Urashima Taro goes fishing. He is swept up by the waves and ends up at the bottom of the ocean.
Spring Song

春の唄

Prod. Year : 1931 Dir. : Noburo Ofuji

“A country where cherry blossoms bloom, the Spring Song. Listen, celebrate, dance. Chiyogami talkie 'Spring Song'” (from a publicity flyer)
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.
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.
Electrical Telegraphy, Electric Bells and Telephones

電信電鈴電話

Prod. Year : 1931 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

An educational science film created for elementary school students before the war. The principles behind the application of electromagnetism in telephones and other concepts are illustrated.
The Ugly Duckling

あひるの子

Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

The ugly duckling, who is teased about his different appearance, leaves his gentle mother to go on a journey alone.
The Development of the Train

汽車の發達

Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. : Yasuji Murata

An animation explaining the mechanism of steam engines invented in Europe. It also describes the development of extensive railway networks in Japan.

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