Shorts! Namakura Gatana (The Dull Sword)

We've looked at some of the earliest bits of American and European animation - but what about other countries? What about Japan? We look at the oldest surviving bit of Japanese animation, followed by the oldest surviving animated short. Are they enjoyable to watch in 2021 or later? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsitholdup/support