Adachi-ga Hara (1991)
A science-fiction fantasy based loosely on the classical Japanese Noh theatre drama Adachi-ga Hara about the demon Onibaba, of which lyrical extracts are quoted at intermission-like intervals throughout the film. The plot centres on a journey made by a space pilot named Yūkei who arrives at a planet upon which a murderous "witch" is said to reside.
Released: Nov 16, 1991
Runtime: 25 minutes
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction
Stars: Kenji Utsumi, Miki Ito, Hisako Kyoda, Ritsuo Sawa, Toshiro Ishii, Koji Tsujitani
Crew: Osamu Tezuka (Comic Book), Osamu Tezuka (Creator), Nao Sakaguchi (Art Designer), Nao Sakaguchi (Storyboard), Mieko Ichihara (Art Direction), Reijirō Koroku (Music)