Queen Marisa: The Founding Mother of Minecraftia (film)

Queen Marisa: The Founding Mother of Minecraftia (魔理沙女王様陛下　～　マインクラフト国の創立の母) is a 2001 historical drama anime film produced by El TV Kadsre Animation in conjunction with its Minecraftia subsidiary and distributed by El TV Kadsre Films. The film revolves around the life of Queen Marisa of Minecraftia and the historical novel of the same name by Sakura Koizumi.

Originally planned for a January 2002 release in coordination with the 300th anniversary of Queen Marisa’s ascension, it was pushed to December 7, 2001 in order to meet the demand for profit. Upon release, the film received critical acclaim and was a financial success for El TV Kadsre, grossing more than $700 million worldwide, with critics praising the acting, animation, and musical score. The film was nominated for the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Shrek. The film also received two other nominations, including Best Actress and Best Original Score.