Early Japanese animation, c. 1932

[robcat2075]

Apparently an early Japanese effort at animation. It doesn't have a date attached to it but an online comment suggests 1932.

I have no idea what is going on but I'll presume it's based on some traditional folk tale..
@Rodney ?


EDIT: Google translate says

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[Pre-war anime] Ameya Tanuki (1930) Talkie version [Japanese Old Animation]

Animation of Victor Records' new album "Ameya Tanuki" (50715), composed by Benika Sassa, sung by Teiichi Nimura, and spoken by Eiko Hirai.