The Whale Hunt
Kujira-tori
#26 Most Rated · 2001#22 Most Popular · 2001
A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This animated short film is based on a story piece included in a longtime classic and awards-winning children's book "Iya Iya En" by Rieko Nakagawa.
Shigeru is a little boy who goes to the Tulip Nursery School. One morning at school, Shigeru sees the boys a year older building a ship with blocks. He wants to join in too. The completed ship is named the Elephant and Lion. Soon, the children realize the surroundings have transformed into a sea, and even fishes are swimming. The boys load fishing rods and ropes onto the Elephant and Lion, and set out on a whale hunt.
(Source: Ghibli Museum, edited)
A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This animated short film is based on a story piece included in a longtime classic and awards-winning children's book "Iya Iya En" by Rieko Nakagawa.
Shigeru is a little boy who goes to the Tulip Nursery School. One morning at school, Shigeru sees the boys a year older building a ship with blocks. He wants to join in too. The completed ship is named the Elephant and Lion. Soon, the children realize the surroundings have transformed into a sea, and even fishes are swimming. The boys load fishing rods and ropes onto the Elephant and Lion, and set out on a whale hunt.
(Source: Ghibli Museum, edited)
A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This animated short film is based on a story piece included in a longtime classic and awards-winning children's book "Iya Iya En" by Rieko Nakagawa.
Shigeru is a little boy who goes to the Tulip Nursery School. One morning at school, Shigeru sees the boys a year older building a ship with blocks. He wants to join in too. The completed ship is named the Elephant and Lion. Soon, the children realize the surroundings have transformed into a sea, and even fishes are swimming. The boys load fishing rods and ropes onto the Elephant and Lion, and set out on a whale hunt.
(Source: Ghibli Museum, edited)
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
16 mins
Staff
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Status Distribution
Current
2%·22
Planning
68%·779
Paused
2%·20
Dropped
4%·49
Completed
24%·271
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Tags
Fishing20%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Whale Hunt have?
The Whale Hunt has 1 episode.
Is The Whale Hunt finished?
As of now, The Whale Hunt has finished.
When did The Whale Hunt start airing?
The Whale Hunt started airing on October 1, 2001.
What kind of show is The Whale Hunt?
The Whale Hunt is a movie with episodes around 16 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Whale Hunt premiere?
The Whale Hunt premiered in Fall 2001.