Kachikachi Yama no Shouboutai

A 7-minute short film (monochrome) produced by Japanese cartoon film company under the request of the Fire Defense Agency to educate children on the importance of fire fighting. Original work is Eiichi Kosaita, a fire history historian. Director / artist is in charge of Toshiharu Obata, a veteran who was also involved in the feature animation "Momotaro Sea God Soldier" during the war. Raccoon Tanuki, the main character, organizes a fire brigade with fellow animals. A story such as the boldly headed towards the forest fire that eventually occurred (the fire is anthropomorphized).

(Source: Allcinema.net)