Movies by KenzĂ´ Masaoka

Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka

Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka

A lost Japanese animated film noted for being one of the earliest to feature voice acting. The story is about a working family man who has an affair with a coworker. She finds out about the affair through him talking in his sleep.

Benkei vs. Ushiwaka

Benkei vs. Ushiwaka

Adapts the legendary encounter between two key figures in Japanese culture.

The Spider and the Tulip

The Spider and the Tulip

A ladybird is being chased by a black-faced spider.

The Sparrows' Lodge

The Sparrows' Lodge

A short morality/folktale film about an old couple that learn the virtue of not being greedy.

Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure

Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure

Animated short from Japan.