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Yasuji Murata (24 January 1896 – 2 November 1966) 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. Along with Noburō Ōfuji, he was renowned as a master of cutout animation.
Among his students were such animators as Yoshitarou Kataoka.
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. Along with Noburō Ōfuji, he was renowned as a master of cutout animation.
Among his students were such animators as Yoshitarou Kataoka.
Staff credits 38
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Tonpei and Sarukichi Director Movie · 1932
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Yasuji Murata's Monkey and the Crabs Director Movie · 1927
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At the Circus Director Movie · 1931
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Rascal Racoon Director Movie · 1933
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Kamishibai Kintaro Director Movie · 1934
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Animated Revue "Spring" Director Movie · 1931
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Two Worlds Director Movie · 1929
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Electrical Telegraphy, Electric Bells and Telephones Director Movie · 1931
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The Ugly Duckling Director Movie · 1932
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Osaru no Tairyou Director, Key animation Movie · 1933
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Kachikachi Yama no Shouboutai Screenplay Movie · 1948
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The Bat Director Movie · 1930
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Momotaro's Underwater Adventure Director, Key animation Movie · 1932
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Tanukichi no Ohanashi Episode director, Key animation Movie · 1931
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Kaeru wa Kaeru Episode director, Key animation Movie · 1929
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The Octopus Bone Episode director Movie · 1927
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Chuukichi wa Kaetta Director Movie · 1929
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Bunbuku Chagama Episode director, Key animation Movie · 1928
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Our Baseball Match Key animation Movie · 1930
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The Larks' Moving Day Director Movie · 1933
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The Blossom Man Director Movie · 1928
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Private 2nd Class Norakuro: The Training Director Movie · 1933
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Sports Day at Animal Village Director Movie · 1932
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A Wolf is a Wolf Director Movie · 1931
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Taro's Toy Train Director Movie · 1929
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Sanko and the Octopus: A Fight Over a Fortune Director Movie · 1933
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The Stolen Lump Director Movie · 1929
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The Donkey Director Movie · 1930
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My Ski Trip Key animation Movie · 1930
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Tsuki no Miya no Oujosama Episode director, Key animation Movie · 1934
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Momotaro's Sky Adventure Director Movie · 1931
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The Monkey Sword Masamune Director Movie · 1930
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Corporal Norakuro Director Movie · 1934
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Private 2nd Class Norakuro: The Drill Director Movie · 1933
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The Animal Olympics Director Movie · 1928
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The Cat Purr Dance Director Movie · 1932
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Over a Drink Director Movie · 1936
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Why is the Sea Water Salty? Key animation Movie · 1935
