Momotaro has been requested to fight off the Wild Eagle enemy which has suddenly appeared. He takes to the skies in his airplane, accompanied by a dog, a monkey , and a pheasant, and heads for an island some 10,000 kilometers away.
Chûzô Aochi
Japan
Is this thing worth your time? If you have an interest in animation history or just like stuff that feels like it fell out of a dream from the 1930s, sure. You’ll probably enjoy it if you don't mind a complete lack of scientific logic regarding whale-back gas stations. People who need a tight, realistic plot will absol...
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Yasuji Murata
Hal Roach
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"Is this thing worth your time? If you have an interest in animation history or just like stuff that feels like it fell out of a dream from the 1930s, sure. You’ll probably enjoy it if you don't mind a complete lack of scientific logic regarding whale-back gas stations. People who need a tight, realistic plot will absolutely hate it. Honestly, it’s not for the impatient. The Trip of a Lifetime So, Momotaro decides the best way to deal with a bird problem is to hop in a plane and fly 10,000 kilom..."
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