The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
Synopsis
A rare glimpse of early Japanese sound anime and prewar Japanese culture, The Roots of Japanese Anime features the masterworks of such pioneers of Japanese animation as Noburo Ofuji, Yasuji Murata, and Kenzo Masaoka, in addition to Mitsuyo Seo’s Momotaro’s Sea Eagle, the notorious war cartoon billed as Japan’s first feature anime. These movies represent the brilliance and variety of anime, ranging from beautiful Japanese paper animation to powerful multiplane cel cartoons. They also evoke the fascinating complexity of Japan, a nation that is then both marching towards war, enlisting kids in militarist nationalism, yet also delighting in a mixture of modern popular culture, ancient folk tales, irreverent comedy, and the everyday life of prewar Japanese children.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuji Murata, Kiyoji Nishikura, Mitsuyo Seo, Yoshitaro Kataoka, Noburô Ôfuji, Kenzō Masaoka
- Original Title
- The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
- Release Date
- 01/01/2008
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Zakka Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuji Murata, Kiyoji Nishikura, Mitsuyo Seo, Yoshitaro Kataoka, Noburô Ôfuji, Kenzō Masaoka
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuji Murata
Director
Kiyoji Nishikura
Director
Mitsuyo Seo
Director
Yoshitaro Kataoka
Director
Noburô Ôfuji
Director
Kenzō Masaoka
Director
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What is The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 about?
A rare glimpse of early Japanese sound anime and prewar Japanese culture, The Roots of Japanese Anime features the masterworks of such pioneers of Japanese animation as Noburo Ofuji, Yasuji Murata, and Kenzo Masaoka, in addition to Mitsuyo Seo’s Momotaro’s Sea Eagle, the notorious war cartoon billed as Japan’s first feature anime. These movies represent the brilliance and variety of anime, ranging from beautiful Japanese paper animation to powerful multiplane cel cartoons. They also evoke the fascinating complexity of Japan, a nation that is then both marching towards war, enlisting kids in militarist nationalism, yet also delighting in a mixture of modern popular culture, ancient folk tales, irreverent comedy, and the everyday life of prewar Japanese children.
Who directed The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942?
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 was directed by Yasuji Murata, Kiyoji Nishikura, Mitsuyo Seo, Yoshitaro Kataoka, Noburô Ôfuji, Kenzō Masaoka.
Who stars in The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942?
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When was The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 released and how long is it?
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.