Momotarō no Umiwashi 桃太郎の海鷲, Momotarō's Sea Eagles (1943)
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Momotaro no Umiwashi translates into English is “Momotaro’s Sea Eagles”, which is a reference to the naval air force that attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
Eagles were a symbol of national patriotism in Japan, which gave the movie a heroic connotation.
This 33 minute feature depicts the story of a naval unit consisting of the human Momotarô and several animal species representing the Far Eastern races fighting together for a common goal.
Eagles were a symbol of national patriotism in Japan, which gave the movie a heroic connotation.
This 33 minute feature depicts the story of a naval unit consisting of the human Momotarô and several animal species representing the Far Eastern races fighting together for a common goal.