Shoichi Masuo
1960–2017 · 17 titles in the catalogue
Shōichi 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.
Their work
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Akira1988Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion1995Director · Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion1997Key Animation
Pokémon: The First Movie1998Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone2007Key Animation · Special Effects
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance2009Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo2012Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie2000Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth1997Director · Key Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past2006Key Animation
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time2001Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances1998Key Animation
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise1987Assistant Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²1998Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water1990Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Gunbuster1988Director · Key Animation
