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Momotaro's Divine Sea Warriors

Momotarō: Umi no Shinpei

Japan, 1943

Animation, War

Synopsis

The first Japanese feature-length animated film. After completing naval training, a bear cub, a monkey, a pheasant, and a puppy say goodbye to their families.

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Momotaro's Divine Sea Warriors Directed by Mitsuyo Seo

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msmichel's rating of the film Momotaro's Divine Sea Warriors
msmichel

Japan's first anime was this late in the war propaganda film aimed at children. Believed lost for decades the print resurfaced in the 80's. At this point only a curio with production values well below the industry standard of the time period.
March 26, 2017 20:33
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Jdsarmientoburgos's rating of the film Momotaro's Divine Sea Warriors
Jdsarmientoburgos

The first anime feature was a propaganda film? idk I saw this many years ago in poor quality and without subtitles and really enjoyed it.
February 02, 2019 08:09
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