Katsudō Shashin

Moving Picture (活動写真) is a Japanese anime produced in 1907, making it the oldest known anime, it's creator is unknown.

It consists of fifty frames drawn directly onto a strip of celluloid which lasts 3 seconds and depicts a young boy in a sailor suit writing the kanji "活動写真" (katsudō shashin, for "moving pictures") on a board, then turning towards the viewer, removing his hat, and offering a salute.

The anime Katsudō Shashin was found in Kyoto at July 31, 2005.