Momotaro's Sea Eagles

Momotaro's Sea Eagles

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.

Release Date

March 25, 1943

Status

Released

Original Title

桃太郎の海鷲

Runtime

37min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Geijutsu Eiga-sha