Noburô Ôfuji
Director
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.
Born1900-06-01 (Age 61)
Place of BirthAsakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Movies and TV Shows
5.9
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
FantasyAnimation
The Life of Buddha
DramaAnimation
5.4
Spring Song
AnimationMusic
4.3
The Flower and the Butterfly
Animation
6.0
At the Border Checkpoint
Animation
6.0
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
Animation
6.3
The Bear Dodger
AnimationComedy
6.3
Princess Katsura
Animation
5.4
The Black Cat
MusicAnimation
6.0
Dream of a Snowy Night
Animation
4.6
The Village Festival
MusicAnimation
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
Animation
4.4
The National Anthem Kimigayo
Animation
6.3
Three Brave Frogs
Animation
6.0
The Story of the Monkey King
AdventureAnimation
4.0
The Battle of the Malay Sea
Animation
6.7
The Golden Flower
Animation
4.4
A Ship of Oranges
Animation
6.8
A Story of Tobacco
Animation
6.0
Spider Silk
Animation
5.8
Kujira
Animation
8.0
Whale
Animation
6.2
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
ComedyAnimation
Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the Dumplings