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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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  1. Akira1988Key Animation
  2. Neon Genesis Evangelion1995Director · Key Animation
  3. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion1997Key Animation
  4. Pokémon: The First Movie1998Key Animation
  5. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone2007Key Animation · Special Effects
  6. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance2009Key Animation
  7. Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo2012Key Animation
  8. Pokémon 3: The Movie2000Key Animation
  9. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth1997Director · Key Animation
  10. Origin: Spirits of the Past2006Key Animation
  11. Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006Key Animation
  12. Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time2001Key Animation
  13. His and Her Circumstances1998Key Animation
  14. Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise1987Assistant Director
  15. EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²1998Director
  16. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water1990Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
  17. Gunbuster1988Director · Key Animation