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Kobutori (1929)
Synopsis: In Kobutori, an old man tormented by a growth on his face seeks refuge in a hollow tree during a storm. Upon waking, he finds himself in an enchanted world, filled with mystical beings who celebrate life through dance and magic. Enchanted by the man's presence, the spirits offer him the chance to free himself from his deformity. Upon returning to his village, he shares his experience with a fellow countryman who also carries a similar burden. Thus, the story unfolds, questioning whether the goodwill of the creatures can extend once more and revealing the nature of human desire for acceptance and change.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Kobutori (1929)
- Anime Name in Japanese: 瘤取り
- Anime Name in English: The Stolen Lump
- Other names: Kobu-tori, His Snatched Off Lump, The Stolen Lump (1929)
Production information
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Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 14-Oct-29
- Genres: Comédia, Mitologia
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 5.86
- Popularity: 9361
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Kobutori" is a Japanese animated short film released in 1929, directed by Yasuji Murata.
- The movie is based on an ancient Japanese legend about a man who has a bump on his face and how he deals with it.
- "Kobutori" was one of the works that contributed to the beginning of the Japanese animation industry, with Murata being a prominent figure during that era.
- The animation style uses traditional techniques, such as fluid movements and detailed facial expressions.
Main Characters
- Great Tengu
- Jirobei
- Tarobei
Summary and events
- An old man with a lump on his face seeks shelter in a hollow tree during a storm.
- Upon waking, you discover that the forest is inhabited by mythical creatures.
- He dances with the spirits of the forest and as a reward, the creatures remove his deformity.
- In the village, he shares the story with another man who has a similar growth on his face.
- The second man goes to the forest in the hope of receiving the same gift from the creatures.
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Meaning of Kobutori (1929)
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瘤取り
- 瘤 - nodule, lump
- 取り - remove, take away
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