1962 Anime

A poster on a street corner sets the stage, alongside a girl who holds her teddy bear dear, a street lamp, and a playful moth drawn to the light. These living beings and objects, each carrying their own private stories, become entangled in a war that culminates in a tragic ending. This is a personal animated work that prioritizes conveying emotion over narrative. It can be seen as Tezuka Osamu, disillusioned with working for large corporations, using this piece to express what he truly wished to achieve in animation. The film shows that even a simple poster on a wall can conceal a vivid drama, bringing the enchantment of animation to life for the viewer.

A cat longs for quiet moments alone with their female partner, but a frazzled human caretaker keeps interrupting. Why can't these foolish people understand that relationships ought to be simple?

Toei Animation Co., Ltd. produced Arabian Nights: Sinbad's Adventures, with a screenplay co-written by famous artist Tezuka Osamu and novelist Kita Morio. The story begins when Sinbad and a young boy named Ali sneak aboard the ship "Boulder" as stowaways. After earning the captain's trust, they secure their roles on the vessel. Their voyage takes an unexpected turn when Princess Samir leaps onto the ship to escape a cruel minister trying to force her into marriage. Sinbad then undertakes a series of bold adventures to shield the princess, all while the tale stays filled with exciting twists reminiscent of the classic stories, including a dangerous encounter with a giant bird guarding a diamond hoard.

The show was about historical events through a character who was not aware of "what happened on this day in history".

A music video for Toshie Kusunoki's song "Pinocchio no Uta" was produced and broadcast on NHK's Minna no Uta program. This video is now regarded as lost media.