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The Dull Sword
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Wikipedia article
is a short Japanese animated film produced by Jun'ichi Kuchi in 1917. It was rediscovered by an antique shop employee in Osaka in March 2008.
This film is a 4-minute silent short that tells a story about a foolish samurai's purchase of a dull-edged sword. It was released on June 30, 1917, and is among the very earliest examples of anime.
Plot
'Namakura Gatana' (translated into "dull-edged-sword"; is of ) is a short comedy about a dim-witted samurai and his worn down sword which turns completely useless as he tries to fight even the weakest opponents. The samurai, trying to figure out why his old sword won't cut anyone he strikes, tries desperately to attack random townspeople who defend themselves and knock him out.
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