Noburô Ôfuji
Directing · Born 1900-06-01 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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.
As cast
As director
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 2008
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The Life of Buddha 1961
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The Phantom Ship 1956
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The Flower and the Butterfly 1954
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Kujira 1952
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Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki 1952
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The Bear Dodger 1948
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Dream of a Snowy Night 1947
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Spider Silk 1946
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The Battle of the Malay Sea 1943
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Princess Katsura 1937
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Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box 1936
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Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt 1934
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General of the Swamp 1933
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Three Brave Frogs 1933
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Will Power 1931
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The National Anthem Kimigayo 1931
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Spring Song 1931
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At the Border Checkpoint 1930
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The Village Festival 1930
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The Black Cat 1929
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The Golden Flower 1929
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Whale 1927
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A Ship of Oranges 1927
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The Story of the Monkey King 1926
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Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle 1926
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A Story of Tobacco 1926
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Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms 1924
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