Waiting

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

19721h 32mKatsumune Ishida

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

The dramatized tale of the 1935 creation of Japan's first superhero, the "Golden Bat", alongside the changes during and after the Second World War, not just to the hero himself, but the art of "kamishibai" picture stories that he originated from.

ComedyFantasyActionHorror

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here (1972) about?

The dramatized tale of the 1935 creation of Japan's first superhero, the "Golden Bat", alongside the changes during and after the Second World War, not just to the hero himself, but the art of "kamishibai" picture stories that he originated from.

Who stars in Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here?

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here stars Keiju Kobayashi (Tokuhei Kyojima), Kazuko Ichikawa (Kiyoko), Takuya Fujioka (Yoshikichi Kanno), Shoichi Ozawa (Seitaro Marukawa), Tanie Kitabayashi. The film was directed by Katsumune Ishida.

How long is Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here?

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972.

Where can I watch Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here?

Streaming availability for Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.