Spring 1935 Anime

The first full cel-animated short. A group of tanukis investigate a temple and cause mischief.

(Source: AniDB)

Dreaming of ri in the world, Chibisuke the little bonze travels to the city, where he becomes a retainer to a Cabinet minister, who takes a liking to Chibisuke who dances for him in his palm. One day, Chibisuke is accompanying a princess to Shimizu when a mountain devil attacks her. Chibisuke makes numerous surprise attacks on the devil before finally overcoming him, and using a horn of plenty left behind by the devil, he ends up a strapping young man.

(Source: Digital Meme)

A short film from 1935.