Otogi Production’s “Sparrow in the Gourd” (1959)
A film from the animation studio founded by Ryuichi Yokoyama (1909-2001), author and cartoonist best known for his long-running comic strip Fuku-chan.
Category Archives: LOST PLANET ANIME
A Deputy Dawg Follow-Up
While recently researching the development of Deputy Dawg, we came across several documents and articles relating to the series that we thought we’d like to share.
The Secret Origin of Deputy Dawg
The exact story of how Deputy Dawg was developed is incomplete, but early press coverage and related research bring new revelations to light.
Japanese Intros for Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
When Hanna-Barbera cartoons aired in Japan, many sported new theme songs created by Japanese composers and singers. I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the more notable ones.
“The Laughing Salesman” (1989)
A lost anime about a creepy salesman who offers depressed people a chance to fulfill their dreams and fantasies, only for their greed to get the better of them.
Anime I’d Really Like to See
The past few years have seen old-school TV anime get a new life on DVD and Blu-ray, most often restored from the original film negatives (if they survive, at least)….
“Another Day, Another Doormat” (1959)
The CinemaScope “Another Day Another Doormat” is the last of the four Terrytoons “John Doormat” cartoons, and it’s arguably the best one of the bunch.
“Granny Mischief” (1970)
Japanese cartoonist Machiko Hasegawa (1920-1992) made a name for herself when her comic strip Sazae-san (Mrs. Sazae) debuted in 1946. The comic about a housewife would later spawn movies, live-action…
More Japanese Animated Commercials
If you think all anime is all the same – check out this all new selection of off-beat, wacky, vintage animated TV commercials from Japan.
Terrytoons in CinemaScope, Part 3
I’m back with more Terrytoons shorts in widescreen CinemaScope! It’s so hard to find these cartoons in proper ratio. Today, we present four more.
