Movies by KenzĂ´ Masaoka
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
Adapts the legendary encounter between two key figures in Japanese culture.
The Spider and the Tulip
A ladybird is being chased by a black-faced spider.
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
Animated short from Japan.
The Dance of the Chagamas
The first full cel-animated short. A group of tanukis investigate a temple and cause mischief.
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
A visually artistic animation with no real story. It follows a pair of butterflies as they drift past various beautiful depictions of people and animals.