Shoichi Masuo
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.
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Movies (31)
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2012
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2009
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Special Effects (Crew)
2007
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Director (Directing)
2006
Gunbuster: The Movie
Director (Directing)
2006
Submarine 707 Revolution
Director (Directing)
2006
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2006
Brave Story
Animation (Visual Effects)
2006
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2006
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Director (Directing)
2004
A Tree of Palme
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2002
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2001
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2000
Pokémon: The First Movie
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1998
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Director (Directing)
1998
Revival of Evangelion
Director (Directing)
1998
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Director (Directing)
1997
Crimson Wolf
Storyboard Artist (Art)
1993
More Otaku no Video 1985
Director (Directing)
1991
Moonlight Pierce
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Otaku no Video
Director (Directing)
1991
Exper Zenon
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Otaku no Video 1982
Director (Directing)
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Director (Directing)
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Director (Directing)
1991
Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Silent Möbius
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Baoh: The Visitor
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1989
TV Shows (19)
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2013
Submarine 707R
Series Director (Directing)
2003
Yukikaze
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2002
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2001
VanDread
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2000
Meltylancer: The Animation
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1999
His and Her Circumstances
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1998
Baby and Me
Director (Directing)
1996
Shamanic Princess
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1996
Super Atragon
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Director (Directing)
1995
Yuuwaku Countdown
Director (Directing)
1995
紅狼 ホンラン
Director (Directing)
1993
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1993
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
Director (Directing)
1992
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1992
Doomed Megalopolis
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
1991
Otaku no Video
Director (Directing)
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Director (Directing)
1990