I seriously don't see why Japanese children would cringe everytime they see this cartoon. Unlike some others, this one didn't make fun of the Japanese or was not meant to be an embarrassement to their culture the creator was being more respectalable, unlike you.
Hashimoto was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. I miss the old cartoons so much. The new ones don't even come close. The old style of cartoons were so innocent and fun to watch. They were simple yet entertaining. I hope they will always be preserved for future generations.
@summertimesweety I am sure that your Great Grandfather was a good man as it is shown in these cartoons the true and postive side of Japanese people unlike some of the eariler cartoons (deputy dawg) were a disgrace to them. These cartoons really bring back memories for me.
@Shadejford: Mighty Mouse, Little Roquefort and Hashimoto Mouse were three completely different characters. If you pay close attention, you'll notice that Hashimoto doesn't wear a cape, fly through the air, and sing, "Here I come to save the day!"
Thanks to NickB for his comments about Deputy Dawg. I always though D.D. was an impression of a drunk Boston cop. The accent etc.A-Mairka like to put itself down.
Actually, the Creator of Hashimoto cartoons, Bob Kuwahara, was himself Japanese American, and went out of his way to make his characters likeable and sympathetic. He was a much more accurate and respectful representative of his ethnicity than, say, Deputy Dawg was of his. In fact, his were probably the very first American cartoons to portray Japanese culture without insulting it.
I mean expatriate. Kuwahara was born in Tokyo, immigrated to the US and worked with Disney before WW2, when he was interned for three years in one of the famous camps. He later joined Terry, created this character and worked with the Hector Heathcoat toons.
Nico, this is concurrent with numerous "stereotypic" imagery that lasted into the seventies: Frito Bandito, Speedy Gonzalez, and my personal cringe favorite--Klis Klingle the tiny round logo character for Rice Krispies. Yeah. On a scale of ham-fisted cultural insensitivity, I'd say this one ranks pretty low. But careful with the "racist" tag, Duv. Save that for the banned Loony Toons! :)
I wonder if this came out around the same time as "Flower Drum Song". I don't think it is meant to be racist, but to show something that Asian-Americans could relate to. It is stereotypical, yes, but I don't think there was any kind of hate behind it. Hashimoto says that the Japanese family stresses education and that his son likes to play just like all the other kids. The mice are much more clever than the Anglicized cat, that's for sure.
I seriously don't see why Japanese children would cringe everytime they see this cartoon. Unlike some others, this one didn't make fun of the Japanese or was not meant to be an embarrassement to their culture the creator was being more respectalable, unlike you.
AngelSky008 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
Hashimoto was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. I miss the old cartoons so much. The new ones don't even come close. The old style of cartoons were so innocent and fun to watch. They were simple yet entertaining. I hope they will always be preserved for future generations.
lbakken 9 months ago
I grew up n these cartoons. They were always one of my favorites. The new style cartoons these days fail miserably in comparison.
kewwi14 1 year ago
This is really awesome to see. Bob Kuwahara is my great grandfather. It is nice to see that he works are still watched and appreciated.
summertimesweety 1 year ago 6
@summertimesweety I am sure that your Great Grandfather was a good man as it is shown in these cartoons the true and postive side of Japanese people unlike some of the eariler cartoons (deputy dawg) were a disgrace to them. These cartoons really bring back memories for me.
AngelSky008 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
I saw these as a kid in the very early 60's and haven't seen them since. Thanks for posting
shellback1978 1 year ago
@Shadejford: Mighty Mouse, Little Roquefort and Hashimoto Mouse were three completely different characters. If you pay close attention, you'll notice that Hashimoto doesn't wear a cape, fly through the air, and sing, "Here I come to save the day!"
muybridge54 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this..I used to watch this when I was a kid...never thought Id see them again!
Defynt13 1 year ago
Thanks to NickB for his comments about Deputy Dawg. I always though D.D. was an impression of a drunk Boston cop. The accent etc.A-Mairka like to put itself down.
raiphdude7 1 year ago
thanks a million for posting!!!! I loved this cartoon, think of it often and never thought I'd see it anywhere again. Thanks!!!!!!!
chidaisy04 1 year ago
Actually, the Creator of Hashimoto cartoons, Bob Kuwahara, was himself Japanese American, and went out of his way to make his characters likeable and sympathetic. He was a much more accurate and respectful representative of his ethnicity than, say, Deputy Dawg was of his. In fact, his were probably the very first American cartoons to portray Japanese culture without insulting it.
NickB1967 2 years ago 6
I miss this toon. I enjoyed it as a child. Thanks for posting.
garggleandspit3 2 years ago 4
This was a Japanese version of Terrytoons' Mighty Mouse and Little Roquefort series.
shadejford 2 years ago
I hope they release hasimoto on dvd soon
philrdurham 2 years ago
Wow! I had this cartoon on VHS when I was a child. Thanks for this
vasyazadov 2 years ago
youre all a bunch of pc thugs so fugging solly
darkpoet0919 2 years ago
I mean expatriate. Kuwahara was born in Tokyo, immigrated to the US and worked with Disney before WW2, when he was interned for three years in one of the famous camps. He later joined Terry, created this character and worked with the Hector Heathcoat toons.
diddymuck 2 years ago 3
actually the toon was created by Bob Kuwahara, Japanese American cartoonist.
diddymuck 2 years ago
Nico, this is concurrent with numerous "stereotypic" imagery that lasted into the seventies: Frito Bandito, Speedy Gonzalez, and my personal cringe favorite--Klis Klingle the tiny round logo character for Rice Krispies. Yeah. On a scale of ham-fisted cultural insensitivity, I'd say this one ranks pretty low. But careful with the "racist" tag, Duv. Save that for the banned Loony Toons! :)
srednivashtar 2 years ago
I wonder if this came out around the same time as "Flower Drum Song". I don't think it is meant to be racist, but to show something that Asian-Americans could relate to. It is stereotypical, yes, but I don't think there was any kind of hate behind it. Hashimoto says that the Japanese family stresses education and that his son likes to play just like all the other kids. The mice are much more clever than the Anglicized cat, that's for sure.
nicolevalentino1 2 years ago
THAT'S RACIST!!!
Duvmasta 2 years ago
was this the same folks that did Deputy Dawg? I want the D.D. with the ghost in it, "like boo man".
umajunkcollector 2 years ago