Sayoko Kasumi

Based on the old tale of Jiraiya, this 1937 version is essentially a revenge story with fantastic visuals. (The Movie Database)

The dreams & ambitions of the impoverished ronin far exceeded their chances of opportunity, & they dwelt among the lowest of denizens, witness to common peoples' victimization by castle samurai. (weirdwildrealm)

In this Japanese retelling of Cinderella, Okuro (Takayama) is the unfortunate stepdaughter of a family of tanuki: shape-shifting raccoon dogs. She hopes to see the tanuki prince (former Takarazuka star Miyagi) against her stepmother’s wishes; the magical spirit of the willow tree, and a hapless kappa (water goblin) intercede in unexpected ways.