Noburô Ôfuji
Born 1900, in Tokyo. Ofuji learned the basics of animation under Junichi Kouchi, and later developed his own unique animation style using cutouts from chiyogami (Japanese traditional decorative paper with colored patterns). While strictly maintaining his independent production style, he attempted a variety of techniques such as paper cutouts, cel, silhouette, and colored cellophane.
Born 1900, in Tokyo. Ofuji learned the basics of animation under Junichi Kouchi, and later developed his own unique animation style using cutouts from chiyogami (Japanese traditional decorative paper with colored patterns). While strictly maintaining his independent production style, he attempted a variety of techniques such as paper cutouts, cel, silhouette, and colored cellophane.
Known For
Crew Credits
The Life of Buddha
Director
The Phantom Ship
Director
The Flower and the Butterfly
Director
Kujira
Director
The Bear Dodger
Director
Dream of a Snowy Night
Director
Spider Silk
Director
The Battle of the Malay Sea
Director
Princess Katsura
Director
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
Director
General of the Swamp
Director
Three Brave Frogs
Director
The National Anthem Kimigayo
Director
Will Power
Director
Spring Song
Director
At the Border Checkpoint
Director
The Village Festival
Director
The Black Cat
Director
The Golden Flower
Director
Whale
Director
A Ship of Oranges
Director
The Story of the Monkey King
Director
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
Director
A Story of Tobacco
Director
An Old Fool Edit
Director