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Born June 1, 1900 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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.

The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
2008

The Life of Buddha
1961

The Phantom Ship
1956

The Flower and the Butterfly
1954

Kujira
1952
Dangobee Torimono Chou: Hirakeegoma no Maki
1952

The Bear Dodger
1948

Dream of a Snowy Night
1947

Spider Silk
1946
The Battle of the Malay Sea
1943

Princess Katsura
1937
Chinkoroheibei and the Treasure Box
1936
Hyoei and Heibei's Tengu Hunt
1934

General of the Swamp
1933

Three Brave Frogs
1933

Will Power
1931

The National Anthem Kimigayo
1931

Spring Song
1931

At the Border Checkpoint
1930

The Village Festival
1930

The Black Cat
1929

The Golden Flower
1929
Whale
1927

A Ship of Oranges
1927

The Story of the Monkey King
1926
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
1926

A Story of Tobacco
1926
Sitting Beneath the Cherry Blossoms
1924
An Old Fool Edit
1924