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Noburô Ôfuji

Noburô Ôfuji

DirectorVisual EffectsActor Jun 1 (died age 61) Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan 1924–2008 (84 year career)
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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

The Black Cat
Film

The Black Cat

Director
Spring Song
Film

Spring Song

Director
The Phantom Ship
Film

The Phantom Ship

Director
The National Anthem Kimigayo
Film

The National Anthem Kimigayo

Director
A Story of Tobacco
Film

A Story of Tobacco

Director
The Story of the Monkey King
Film

The Story of the Monkey King

Director
The Village Festival
Film

The Village Festival

Director
Kujira
Film

Kujira

Director

Filmography