In this short we see another adventure of Momotaro, this time he is called to fight a terrible shark, so Momotaro and his team accept the mission, only this time the Pheasant can not go because he can not swim..
Chûzô Aochi
Japan
Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in the history of animation, absolutely. It is short, weird, and has that specific hand-crafted energy you just don't see anymore. If you need high-definition polish or a plot that makes perfect logical sense, you might find yourself scratching your head. It is essential...
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Yasuji Murata
Aubrey M. Kennedy
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"Is it worth your time? If you have any interest in the history of animation, absolutely. It is short, weird, and has that specific hand-crafted energy you just don't see anymore. If you need high-definition polish or a plot that makes perfect logical sense, you might find yourself scratching your head. It is essentially a folklore hero taking a field trip to the bottom of the ocean. The stakes are low, the shark is mean, and the physics are basically suggestions. 🌊 The Pheasant Situation I co..."
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