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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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Armies of the World
漫画の列国陸軍
Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. :
Maru-san and Kaku-san have grown complacent in peace. They go to view a military parade, but it turns into a comparison of the military strength of countries around the world. In the end, they listen in on an arms control conference to find out what each country is really thinking.
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Sports Day
体育デー
Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
Apparatus gymnastics, judo, diving, etc.—what ingenious techniques can they perform? Watch how animals play various sports.
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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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National Anthem, Kimigayo
國歌 君か代
Prod. Year : 1931 Dir. : Noburo Ofuji
A silhouette animation created by Noburo Ofuji, an artist widely known for chiyogami cutout animations.
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Rascal Racoon
漫画 紙芝居 いたづら狸の卷
Prod. Year : 1933 Dir. : Yasuji Murata
A hungry raccoon dog sneaks into a temple. He successfully gets his paws on the temple offerings.
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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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The Making of a Color Animation
色彩漫画の出來る迄
Prod. Year : 1937 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino、Noburo Ofuji
A valuable documentary that shows how Princess Katsura (カツラ姫, 1937) was made by Noburo Ofuji.
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Detective Felix in Trouble
FELIXノ迷探偵
Prod. Year : 1932 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino
Detective Felix the black cat springs into action to search for Hanako's stolen shoes.
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A Day after a Hundred Years
百年後の或る日
Prod. Year : 1933 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino
Mr. Ogino, who was supposed to have died during World War II, is called back to this world in 2032 to leave for Mars.
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An Expression
AN EXPRESSION(表現)
Prod. Year : 1935 Dir. : Shigeji Ogino
This is a rhythmical and colorful drama illustrated by Ogino.
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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.
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?/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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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