Oldest Animation Uncovered
According to Animamia Blog, the oldest Japanese animation film to date – from the Meiji period – has been discovered in a Kyoto residence.
The newly discovered film is 35mm wide and it consists of 50 frames, making itself a three-second show. In the film, a boy in the sailor uniform turns around with the letters 活動写真 (cinematograph) in the background. Along with the film, an old projector and several imported films are found at the house.
Read the rest of the article at Animania Blog!
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