Yasuji Murata
Japanese animator (1896-1966) · Japan · On the map · Directors · Died at 70
Yasuji Murata was a pioneering animator who helped develop the art of anime in Japan. Studying the animation techniques of Sanae Yamamoto, Murata produced dozens of mostly educational films at the Yokohama Cinema studio featuring such characters as Momotarō and Norakuro.
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1966Died22 November 19661936Over a DrinkFilm, Director1935Why Is the Sea Water Salty?Film, Director1934Corporal NorakuroFilm, DirectorPrincess of the Moon PalaceFilm, 1934Director1933Kamishibai: The Story of the TanukiFilm, Director1932Sports DayFilm, Director
Taiiku dayFilm, 1932Director1931
A Wolf is a WolfFilm, Director1930
My Ski TripFilm, Director1929
Taro's Toy TrainFilm, Director1928
The Animal OlympicsFilm, Director1927
The Octopus' BoneFilm, Director
Yasuji Murata's Monkey and the CrabsFilm, 1927Director1896Born24 January 1896
Taiiku dayFilm, 1932Director1931A Wolf is a WolfFilm, Director1930My Ski TripFilm, Director1929Taro's Toy TrainFilm, Director1928The Animal OlympicsFilm, Director1927The Octopus' BoneFilm, DirectorYasuji Murata's Monkey and the CrabsFilm, 1927Director1896Born24 January 1896People around Yasuji
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About this person
Along with Noburō Ōfuji, he was renowned as a master of cutout animation. Among his students were such animators as Yoshitarō Kataoka.
Country
Japan
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1966 · aged 70
