Noburô Ôfuji
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 1, 1900
- Died
- July 28, 1961
- Birthplace
- Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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.
Filmography
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 2008
Director
The Life of Buddha 1961
Director
The Phantom Ship 1956
Director
The Flower and the Butterfly 1954
Director
Kujira 1952
Writer, Director
- Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki 1952
Director
The Bear Dodger 1948
Director, Animation
Dream of a Snowy Night 1947
Director
Spider Silk 1946
Director
The Battle of the Malay Sea 1943
Director
Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the Dumplings 1937
Director
Princess Katsura 1937
Director
The Making of a Color Animation 1937
as Himself
- Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box 1936
Director
- Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt 1934
Director
General of the Swamp 1933
Director
Three Brave Frogs 1933
Director
The National Anthem Kimigayo 1931
Director
Will Power 1931
Director
Spring Song 1931
Director
At the Border Checkpoint 1930
Director
The Village Festival 1930
Director
The Black Cat 1929
Director
The Golden Flower 1929
Director
- Whale
Whale 1927
Director
A Ship of Oranges 1927
Director
The Story of the Monkey King 1926
Director
- Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle 1926
Director, Animation
A Story of Tobacco 1926
Director
- Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms
Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms 1924
Director
- An Old Fool Edit
An Old Fool Edit 1924
Director
Credits from TMDB.