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.
Directing
34
Male
1900-06-01
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Noburō Ōfuji, Noburou Ohfuji, Noburo Ohfuji, おおふじ のぶろう, Noburou Oofuji
The Making of a Color Animation
The Black Cat
The Village Festival
Spring Song
The Bear Dodger
Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms
The Life of Buddha
Whale
Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
The Battle of the Malay Sea
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
The Golden Flower
Three Brave Frogs
A Ship of Oranges
A Story of Tobacco
Will Power
At the Border Checkpoint
The Phantom Ship
The Story of the Monkey King
Kujira
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
The National Anthem Kimigayo
The Flower and the Butterfly
Dream of a Snowy Night
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
Spider Silk
General of the Swamp
Princess Katsura
An Old Fool Edit
Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the Dumplings