Toybox Series, Episode 3: Picturebook of 1936 (1934)

Peaceful citizens (one of whom resembles Felix the Cat) are dancing to music before their island is being invaded by a gigantic rodent that resembles Mickey Mouse. The islanders contact legendary folk-hero Momotaro from a giant book to battle Mickey.

Released April 12, 1934 8 min None+

Genres: Animation, Anime, Short, War

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