Synopsis

Beloved Japanese folklore hero Momotaro transforms into a World War II fighter in Japan’s first feature-length animated film, a propaganda film backed by the Ministry of Navy. The adventure sees a group of navy paratroopers who bravely follow Momotaro into a battle against evil pirates from the West (representing the Allied Powers) on a South Pacific island. The film was a commercial flop when it faced an indifferent audience towards the end of the war, but it did inspire a generation of aspiring artists including Astro Boy creator Tezuka Osamu. Don’t miss the rare chance to see this beautifully restored piece of film history on the big screen.