Shoichi Masuo
Directing
🎂 1960-02-24
ShĹŤichi Masuo was a Japanese animator, animation director, and director renowned for his contributions to the anime industry. He began his career in the late 1970s and became known for his work on series such as Gunbuster (1988) and Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), where he served as an animation director and key animator. Masuo was acclaimed for his dynamic action sequences and mechanical designs. In addition to his animation work, he directed the OVA series Aim for the Top 2! (2004). Masuo's influence extended through his mentorship of younger animators and his dedication to advancing the quality of animation in Japan.
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Visual Effects (45)
Key Animation
1981
Key Animation
1993
Key Animation
1995
Key Animation
1985
Key Animation
2013
Key Animation
1989
Key Animation
1992
Key Animation
2001
Key Animation
1988
Key Animation
2000
Key Animation
1999
Key Animation
1988
Key Animation
1985
Key Animation
1998
Key Animation
1990
Key Animation
1985
Key Animation
1988
Key Animation
1997
Opening/Ending Animation
1987
Key Animation
1991
Key Animation
1998
Key Animation
1996
Key Animation
2007
Key Animation
2009
Key Animation
2002
Key Animation
2001
Key Animation
1997
Key Animation
2012
Key Animation
2000
Key Animation
2006
Key Animation
1995
Animation
1985
Animation
2006
Key Animation
2006
Key Animation
2002
Key Animation
1991
Key Animation
1989
Key Animation
1993
Key Animation
1985
Key Animation
1991
Key Animation
1986
Key Animation
1991
Animation Director
1991
Key Animation
1991
Key Animation
1984
