Shoichi Masuo1960 - 2017
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Director
Popularity
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Famous
Biography
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.
Credits
2007
Action • Animation • Drama • Science Fiction
Special Effects, Key Animation
2006
Action • Adventure • Animation • Drama • Science Fiction
Director
2006
Action • Adventure • Animation • Family • Fantasy • Science Fiction
Key Animation
2006
Action • Adventure • Animation • Drama • Fantasy • Romance • Science Fiction
Key Animation
2001
Action • Adventure • Animation • Fantasy
Key Animation
1997
Action • Animation • Drama • Science Fiction
Key Animation
1997
Animation • Drama • Science Fiction
Director, Key Animation
1993
Action • Adventure • Animation
Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay
1991
Adventure • Animation • Fantasy
Key Animation
1991
Action • Adventure • Animation
Animation Director
1985
Animation • Comedy • Family • Fantasy • Romance • Science Fiction
Key Animation
