NoburĂ´ Ăfuji
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.
Behind the camera
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
Director & Writer
1948The Bear Dodger
Director
1947Dream of a Snowy Night
Director
1946Spider Silk
Director
1937Princess Katsura
Director
1933Three Brave Frogs
Director
1933General of the Swamp
Director
1931Spring Song
Director
1931Will Power
Director
1931The National Anthem Kimigayo
Director
1930The Village Festival
Director
1930At the Border Checkpoint
Director
1929The Black Cat
Director
1929The Golden Flower
Director
1927A Ship of Oranges
Director
1926A Story of Tobacco
Director
1926The Story of the Monkey King
Director