Noburô Ôfuji
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 1, 1900
- Died
- July 28, 1961 (aged 61)
- Birthplace
- Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
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The Life of Buddha
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The Phantom Ship
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The Flower and the Butterfly
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Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
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Kujira
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The Bear Dodger
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Dream of a Snowy Night
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Spider Silk
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The Battle of the Malay Sea
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Princess Katsura
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Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the Dumplings
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Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
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Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
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Three Brave Frogs
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General of the Swamp
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Spring Song
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Will Power
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The National Anthem Kimigayo
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The Village Festival
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At the Border Checkpoint
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The Black Cat
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The Golden Flower
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Whale
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A Ship of Oranges
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Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
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A Story of Tobacco
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The Story of the Monkey King
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Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms
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An Old Fool Edit
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