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Noburô Ôfuji

Noburô Ôfuji

Known for

Directing

Born

June 1, 1900

Birthplace

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Died

July 28, 1961 (aged 61)

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.

Best known work

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

1929
The National Anthem Kimigayo

The National Anthem Kimigayo

1931
The Village Festival

The Village Festival

1930
Spring Song

Spring Song

1931
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle

Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle

1926
The Phantom Ship

The Phantom Ship

1956
A Ship of Oranges

A Ship of Oranges

1927
A Story of Tobacco

A Story of Tobacco

1926
The Story of the Monkey King

The Story of the Monkey King

1926
Kujira

Kujira

1952

Filmography

  1. 2008

    The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942

    Director

  2. 1961

  3. 1956

  4. 1954

  5. 1952

    Kujira

    Writer, Director

  6. 1952

  7. 1948

    The Bear Dodger

    Director, Animation

  8. 1947

  9. 1946

    Spider Silk

    Director

  10. 1943

  11. 1937

  12. 1937

  13. 1937

  14. 1936

  15. 1934

  16. 1933

  17. 1933

  18. 1931

    Will Power

    Director

  19. 1931

  20. 1931

    Spring Song

    Director

  21. 1930

  22. 1930

  23. 1929

  24. 1929

  25. 1927

    Whale

    Director

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