Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 1 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- 1907
- Source
- Original story
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 51/100
Tags & Tropes
Katsudou Shashin
Synopsis
The film consists of a series of cartoon images on fifty frames of a celluloid strip and lasts three seconds at sixteen frames per second. It depicts a young boy in a sailor suit who writes the kanji characters "活動写真" (katsudou shashin, or "moving picture"), then turns towards the viewer, removes his hat, and offers a salute. The fragment was discovered in 2005, having been purchased with a private collection in Kyoto. The film was likely created between 1905 and 1911. If so, the film may be the oldest known piece of animation from Japan. (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch Katsudou Shashin?
Katsudou Shashin has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 51/100 — 15% of 2,291 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 4.5K AniList users who started it, 0.8% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 4.4K have finished it.
As a 1-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy no dialogue, writing, calligraphy, meta.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
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Katsudou Shashin FAQ
How long is Katsudou Shashin?
Katsudou Shashin runs 1 minutes (1 minutes).
Is Katsudou Shashin finished?
Yes. Katsudou Shashin has finished airing — the final episode aired 1907.
Is Katsudou Shashin based on a manga?
No. Katsudou Shashin is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.