Shin'ichi Masaki

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Shin'ichi Masaki

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Shiniichi Masaki (政木 伸一) was a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who passed away in May 2018. He began his career at Kaname Production, transitioning from producti…

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Fighting Spirit

Fighting Spirit

8.7 2000 TV Show
Initial D

Initial D

8.0 1998 TV Show
Hikaru no Go

Hikaru no Go

7.8 2001 TV Show
Macross Frontier

Macross Frontier

7.9 2008 TV Show
Baby Steps

Baby Steps

7.5 2014 TV Show
Absolute Duo

Absolute Duo

7.7 2015 TV Show
Tsukigakirei

Tsukigakirei

8.0 2017 TV Show
Sakura Quest

Sakura Quest

7.0 2017 TV Show
Master Keaton

Master Keaton

7.2 1998 TV Show
[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

7.7 2011 TV Show
Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo

Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo

7.8 2009 TV Show
Classroom Crisis

Classroom Crisis

7.5 2015 TV Show

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Shiniichi Masaki (政木 伸一) was a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who passed away in May 2018. He began his career at Kaname Production, transitioning from production assistant to director. At a young age, he directed "The Humanoid", a science fiction film that marked his directorial debut. Later, he worked as a freelancer, mainly collaborating with studios like Studio Gazelle. Over more than three decades, Masaki contributed to a wide range of anime series across TV, film, and OVA formats. His notable works include "Fist of the North Star", "Saint Seiya", "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Initial D: Second Stage", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion". He also directed episodes of "Yu-Gi-Oh!", "Persona4 the ANIMATION", "Danganronpa", and "Girls und Panzer".

Filmography

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  1. 2017
    Tsukigakirei

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  2. 2017
    Sakura Quest

    TV show Director

  3. 2015
    Classroom Crisis

    TV show Director

  4. 2015
    Yatterman Night

    TV show Director

  5. 2015
    Absolute Duo

    TV show Director

  6. 2014
    Baby Steps

    TV show Director

  7. 2011
    [C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

    TV show Director

  8. 2009
    Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo

    TV show Director

  9. 2008
    Macross Frontier

    TV show Director

  10. 2005
    Onegai My Melody

    TV show Director

  11. 2004
    Space Symphony Maetel

    TV show Director

  12. 2002
    Ultra Maniac OVA

    Movie Director

  13. 2001
    Hikaru no Go

    TV show Director

  14. 2000
    Fighting Spirit

    TV show Director

  15. 2000
    Koihime

    TV show Director

  16. 1998
    DNA Sights 999.9

    Movie Assistant Director

More credits
  1. 1998
    Master Keaton

    TV show Director

  2. 1998
    Gosenzo San'e

    TV show Director

  3. 1998
    Initial D

    TV show Series Director

  4. 1998
    Cardcaptor Sakura

    Movie Director

  5. 1995
    Azuki-chan

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  6. 1993
    The Legacy of Al Caral

    Movie Director

  7. 1986
    The Humanoid

    Movie Director