Noburô Ôfuji
Directing
Biography
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.
Also known as
Noburō Ōfuji · Noburou Ohfuji · Noburo Ohfuji · おおふじ のぶろう · Noburou Oofuji
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Known For
The Life of Buddha
1961 · Movie
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
1926 · Movie
At the Border Checkpoint
1930 · Movie
Spring Song
1931 · Movie
The Bear Dodger
1948 · Movie
The Flower and the Butterfly
1954 · Movie
The Making of a Color Animation
1937 · Movie
Princess Katsura
1937 · Movie
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
1936 · Movie
The Black Cat
1929 · Movie
The Story of the Monkey King
1926 · Movie
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
2008 · Movie