The Spider and the Tulip

Bugs Bunny without the wise-cracking. A spider schemes to trap a ladybug, but nature intervenes when a storm hits. This fable showcases early anime's artistry.

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Kenzō Masaoka directed The Spider and the Tulip in 1943. See Kenzō Masaoka's full filmography, where to start with Kenzō Masaoka, or where to go after you've seen everything by Kenzō Masaoka.

The Spider and the Tulip was released in 1943 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 16 minutes.