The Monkey Sword Masamune

Aesop if Kurosawa. A messenger saves a monkey, earning the gift of a peerless sword. The mild fable quietly showcases early anime's formal range.

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Yasuji Murata directed The Monkey Sword Masamune in 1930. See Yasuji Murata's full filmography, where to start with Yasuji Murata, or where to go after you've seen everything by Yasuji Murata.

The Monkey Sword Masamune was released in 1930 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 9 minutes.