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Momotaro no Umiwashi 1943-03-25 37 min 57 sec Considered the first animated feature film from Japan. Although it's short, it was billed as a main attraction. This government funded propaganda film features the classic folklore character Momotaro and his animal friends as they attack Pearl Harbor which is defended by characters strikingly similar to Bluto and Olive Oil from the Popeye cartoons. The animation is mixed with real video footage from the attack on Pearl Harbor supplied by the military. |
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Kumo to Tulip 1943-04-15 15 min 28 sec A ladybug is serenaded by a menacing spider in order to lure her into his web. This is considered a propaganda film with the black faced spider depicted as western culture and singing western style songs, while the ladybug sings traditional Japanese style tunes. |
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Nippon Banzai 1943-05-24 9 min 14 sec A war propaganda film which depicts American and British forces bombing and raiding the peaceful people of China and India. Japanese troops move in and liberate the oppressed people from the evil British and American forces. |
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Fuku-chan no Zosan Butai 1943-07-01 |
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Mabo no Rakkasan Butai 1943-07-01 12 min 15 sec A war propaganda film which attempts to show off the ingenuity of the Japanese armed forces. The film depicts a new parachute deployable bomb which proves to be a big success and handily destroys enemy targets. |
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Osaru Sankichi Tatakau Sensuikan 1943-07-01 |
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Malay Oki Kaisen 1943-12-01 26 minutes An animated depiction of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the sea battle at Malay. |
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Osaru Sankichi Funsenki 1943 |