Hashimoto Mouse "So Sorry Pussycat"

This non-PC series from Terrytoons (the folks that brought you Heckle & Jeckle) was a daily staple of 60's television. I'm sure that Japanese children cringed everytime of these cartoons aired.

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Film & Animation

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• cartoon
• animation
• politically
• incorrect
• Hasimoto
• Mouse
• Pussycat
• TV
• 60's
• sixties
• 60s
• terrytune
• terrytunes
• heckle
• jeckle
• color
• 16mm

[summertimesweety]

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.

[NickB1967]

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.

[AngelSky008]

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]

@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. 

[lbakken]

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.

[kewwi14]

I grew up n these cartoons. They were always one of my favorites. The new style cartoons these days fail miserably in comparison.

[shellback1978]

I saw these as a kid in the very early 60's and haven't seen them since.  Thanks for posting

[muybridge54]

@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!"

[Defynt13]

Thanks for posting this..I used to watch this when I was a kid...never thought Id see them again!

[raiphdude7]

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.

[chidaisy04]

thanks a million for posting!!!! I loved this cartoon, think of it often and never thought I'd see it anywhere again. Thanks!!!!!!!