桃太郎の海鷲 (1943): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1943, 桃太郎の海鷲 is an animation and fantasy film directed by Mitsuyo Seo, running about 37 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 桃太郎の海鷲 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 桃太郎の海鷲 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 桃太郎の海鷲 tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.