Films & Shows from Yokohama Cinema Shokai
Welcome to our dedicated collection of titles produced by Yokohama Cinema Shokai. Renowned for its creative vision, quality craftsmanship, and cinematic innovation, Yokohama Cinema Shokai has contributed some of the most memorable and influential works to the world of film and television. Whether you’re a longtime follower of their productions or discovering their catalogue for the first time, this selection offers a window into the storytelling excellence and artistic flair that define Yokohama Cinema Shokai’s legacy.
The Monkey Sword Masamune (1930)
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During the late Kamakura period, there lived a famous swordsmith known as Masamune whose renown as a swordsmith was so great that even long after his passing the term “Masamune” was used to describe any fine sword. Even today, the Masamune Prize is awarded to swordsmiths of outstanding skills in their craft. In Yasuji Murata’s cutout animation The Monkey Masamune a humble messenger is rewarded with the gift of a Masamune sword when he saves the life of a monkey and her child.