Noburô Ôfuji
Known for: Directing
Born: May 31, 1900 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan - Died: July 27, 1961
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
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The Making of a Color Animation
Himself
The Black Cat
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The Village Festival
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Spring Song
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The Bear Dodger
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Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms
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The Life of Buddha
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Whale
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Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
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Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
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The Battle of the Malay Sea
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Three Brave Frogs
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The Golden Flower
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Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
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A Ship of Oranges
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A Story of Tobacco
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At the Border Checkpoint
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Will Power
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Kujira
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Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
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The National Anthem Kimigayo
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The Story of the Monkey King
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The Flower and the Butterfly
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Dream of a Snowy Night
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