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Noburô Ôfuji

Noburô Ôfuji

DirectingBorn June 1, 1900Died July 28, 1961 (age 61)Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

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.

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Personal Info

DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJune 1, 1900
Day of DeathJuly 28, 1961
Place of BirthAsakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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