winter 1918

Urashima Tarou (supposed title)

Urashima Tarou is based on a well-known Japanese folk tale about an honest fisherman who is invited to an underwater castle after saving a sea turtle on a beach from bullies. (Source: forum.bcdb.com) Note: The latest research has revealed that the film identified on this website as Urashima Tarou (supposed title), which was so named on the basis that it was believed to be a work by Seitaro Kitayama that was originally released in 1918, is actually a different film. Read more... (Source: Japanese Animated Film Classics) Note: Urashima Tarou (supposed title) is tinted in pink film. Not to be mistaken with Urashima Tarou (1931) which is a black and white film.

Momotarou

An early anime telling the story of Momotarou and his adventures defeating demons.

Issunboushi

The story of a couple who prays to God for a child, even if he would only be the size of a thumb.

Kobutori

Based on the tale Kobutori-jiisan about an honest old man who encounters a band of tengu, mythical bird-like creatures making merry and joins their dancing. They liked his dancing a lot that they remove an unsightly lump from the side of his face.

Kintarou

Yukidaruma

A film by Kitayama Kiyotaro, follows a snowman who came to life in a fairytale like setting.

Kaeru no Yume