The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
2008
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Kenzō Masaoka
Director · born 5 October 1898 · Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan.
Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès."
Where to start: The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 (2008).
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Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
1950 · 6.0/10
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Torachan and the Bride
1948 · 6.5/10
NewLittle Tora, The Abandoned Cat
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
1947 · 6.9/10
NewCherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
1946 · 6.0/10
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The Spider and the Tulip
1943 · 6.7/10
NewFuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
1942 · 7.0/10
NewBenkei vs. Ushiwaka
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
1939 · 6.8/10
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Monkey and Crabs
1939 · 7.0/10
NewThe Sparrows' Lodge
The Sparrows' Lodge
1936 · 6.0/10
NewTa-chan's Underwater Adventure
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
1935 · 5.6/10
NewThe Dance of the Chagamas
The Dance of the Chagamas
1935 · 6.0/10
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Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka
1933 · 8.0/10
NewNonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
1931 · 6.5/10
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Sea Palace
1927 · 6.0/10
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