The National Anthem Kimigayo (1931)

Genre : Animation

Runtime : 3M

Director : Noburô Ôfuji

Synopsis

Very short animated film from Japan, using cut-outs in the style of Lotte Reiniger.

Actors

Crews

Joichi Yuasa
Joichi Yuasa
Music
Noburô Ôfuji
Noburô Ôfuji
Director

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