UGOKIE-KO-RI-NO-TATEHIKI(1933) (Moving picture -Fox and Asian racoon's cheats each other) Director:Ikuo Oishi In the temple that became ruins, the fox that disguises as the samurai does the fight of magic with Asian racoon's parent and child. It seems that it was influenced from the style of Max Fleischer's Cartoon. http://www.n-eigashinsha.jp/kori.html
This month marks 101 years of Japanese animation. On its centennial, the National Film Center of Japan launched an archival website featuring shorts from its rich history. The oldest film, "The Dull Sword," is 4 minutes. It's very much worth your time and is available for viewing with English subtitles. Watch it here.