Noburô Ôfuji
Directing
- Born
- June 1, 1900 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
- Died
- July 28, 1961 (age 61)
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
December 31, 1929
The National Anthem Kimigayo
April 30, 1931
The Village Festival
January 31, 1930
Spring Song
April 14, 1931
The Phantom Ship
April 1, 1956
A Ship of Oranges
February 11, 1927
A Story of Tobacco
May 23, 1926
Kujira
December 1, 1952
The Story of the Monkey King
October 29, 1926
The Bear Dodger
January 29, 1948
Three Brave Frogs
February 28, 1933
The Golden Flower
March 12, 1929
Behind the camera30
- 2008The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 Director
- 1961The Life of Buddha Director
- 1956The Phantom Ship Director
- 1954The Flower and the Butterfly Director
- 1952Kujira Writer, Director
- 1952Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki Director
- 1948The Bear Dodger Director, Animation
- 1947Dream of a Snowy Night Director
- 1946Spider Silk Director
- 1943The Battle of the Malay Sea