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Noburô Ôfuji

Noburô Ôfuji

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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

The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
The Life of Buddha
The Flower and the Butterfly
The Bear Dodger
At the Border Checkpoint
Spring Song

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