Noburou Oofuji

Noburou Oofuji was an early Japanese animation auteur known especially for cutout and silhouette techniques, including work with washi and Edo chiyogami. He trained under Junichi Kouchi before founding his own company and became one of the first Japanese animators to receive international recognition. His directing credits include Kuro Nyago, Yuurei-sen, Kokka Kimigayo and Mura Matsuri.