About
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: 1930-19422008 · Director
The Life of Buddha1961 · Director
The Phantom Ship1956 · Director
The Flower and the Butterfly1954 · Director
Kujira1952 · Writer, Director
Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki1952 · Director
The Bear Dodger1948 · Director, Animation
Dream of a Snowy Night1947 · Director
Spider Silk1946 · Director
The Battle of the Malay Sea1943 · Director
Princess Katsura1937 · Director
Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the Dumplings1937 · Director
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box1936 · Director
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt1934 · Director
General of the Swamp1933 · Director
Three Brave Frogs1933 · Director
Will Power1931 · Director
The National Anthem Kimigayo1931 · Director
Spring Song1931 · Director
At the Border Checkpoint1930 · Director