Inaba no Kuni no Usagi-san

This started off really strong, but unfortunately marred by the fact that it is missing its ending. The animation is actually quite slick and the archival process was quite good for the parts that could be saved. The story is quite funny and harks back with references to Aesop's fables involving animals constantly trying to one up each other. While it was clearly directed at kids, there is enough here to enjoy even as an adult, and it is worth checking out if only to appreciate the history of Japanese animation.

The film is rather short and can be found freely hosted with subtitles on https://animation.filmarchives.jp/en/

Rate a 6
English Subtitled
Note: This production was sadly made to early in life. In other words during its production old fashion film it was likely to decay and it did just that at least for the ending. However, luckily this was one of those films that had a remake of. That in mind the remake which remains true to the original ending is worth checking out.

Story
While the introduction was rushed the story had a nice message. Be true to others for if you lie it will end up coming back at you. As for the conclusion from what could be seen it was nice to ... see justice being served to those who act in a selfish manner via trickery and so forth. As for the preceded ending a warm hearted approach that demonstrates there is always hope.

Art
-black and white
-had some unneeded events. Such as the turtle and the samurai costume.

Sound
silent production

Enjoyment
another life lesson tool that should be viewed in the early stages of life.