Noburô Ôfuji
Directing
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
Directing30
movieThe Life of Buddha
1961
Director
movieThe Phantom Ship
1956
Director
movieKujira
1952
Director
Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
1952
Director
movieThe Bear Dodger
1948
Director
movieDream of a Snowy Night
1947
Director
movieSpider Silk
1946
Director
moviePrincess Katsura
1937
Director
movieGeneral of the Swamp
1933
Director
movieThree Brave Frogs
1933
Director
movieWill Power
1931
Director
movieSpring Song
1931
Director
movieThe Village Festival
1930
Director
movieThe Black Cat
1929
Director
movieThe Golden Flower
1929
Director
Whale
1927
Director
movieA Ship of Oranges
1927
Director
movieA Story of Tobacco
1926
Director
Visual Effects2
Acting1
Writing1
movieKujira
1952
Writer