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.
2008The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942MovieDirector
1961The Life of BuddhaMovieDirector
1956The Phantom ShipMovieDirector1954The Flower and the ButterflyMovieDirector
1952KujiraMovieDirector · Writer
1948The Bear DodgerMovieDirector · Animation
1947Dream of a Snowy NightMovieDirector1946Spider SilkMovieDirector
1943The Battle of the Malay SeaMovieDirector1937Princess KatsuraMovieDirector
1937The Making of a Color AnimationMovieas Himself
1937Chiyogami Manga: The Fate of the DumplingsMovieDirector
1933General of the SwampMovieDirector1933Three Brave FrogsMovieDirector
1931The National Anthem KimigayoMovieDirector1931Will PowerMovieDirector
1931Spring SongMovieDirector1930At the Border CheckpointMovieDirector
1930The Village FestivalMovieDirector
1929The Black CatMovieDirector
1929The Golden FlowerMovieDirector
1927A Ship of OrangesMovieDirector
1926The Story of the Monkey KingMovieDirector
1926A Story of TobaccoMovieDirector