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
Princess Katsura
1937
At the Border Checkpoint
1930
The Making of a Color Animation
1937
The Golden Flower
1929
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
1926
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
2008
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
1936
Spring Song
1931
The Flower and the Butterfly
1954
The Life of Buddha
1961
The Village Festival
1930
The Bear Dodger
1948
FILMOGRAPHY
All
Movies
TV
Acting
1
Directing
30
Writing
1
Visual Effects
2