Shoichi Masuo

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Shoichi Masuo

Directing February 24, 1960

Tōkyō, Japan

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 know…

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Akira

Akira

7.9 1988 Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

8.6 1995 TV Show
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

8.3 1997 Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

7.0 1998 Movie
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

7.6 2007 Movie
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

7.8 2009 Movie
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

7.2 2012 Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

6.6 2000 Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

7.4 1997 Movie
His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

7.9 1998 TV Show
Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

7.3 1981 TV Show
Origin: Spirits of the Past

Origin: Spirits of the Past

7.0 2006 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2013
    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

    TV show Key Animation

  2. 2012
    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    Movie Key Animation

  3. 2009
    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Movie Key Animation

  4. 2007
    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Movie Special Effects

  5. 2006
    Gunbuster: The Movie

    Movie Director

  6. 2006
    Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

    Movie Director

  7. 2006
    Submarine 707 Revolution

    Movie Director

  8. 2006
    Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

    Movie Key Animation

  9. 2006
    Brave Story

    Movie Animation

  10. 2006
    Origin: Spirits of the Past

    Movie Key Animation

  11. 2004
    Kishin Houkou Demonbane

    Movie Director

  12. 2003
    Submarine 707R

    TV show Series Director

  13. 2002
    Yukikaze

    TV show Key Animation

  14. 2002
    A Tree of Palme

    Movie Key Animation

  15. 2001
    Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

    Movie Key Animation

  16. 2001
    Final Fantasy: Unlimited

    TV show Key Animation

More credits
  1. 2000
    VanDread

    TV show Key Animation

  2. 2000
    Pokémon 3: The Movie

    Movie Key Animation

  3. 1999
    Meltylancer: The Animation

    TV show Key Animation

  4. 1998
    His and Her Circumstances

    TV show Key Animation

  5. 1998
    Pokémon: The First Movie

    Movie Key Animation

  6. 1998
    EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

    Movie Director

  7. 1998
    Revival of Evangelion

    Movie Director

  8. 1997
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    Movie Key Animation

  9. 1997
    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    Movie Director

  10. 1996
    Baby and Me

    TV show Director

  11. 1996
    Shamanic Princess

    TV show Key Animation

  12. 1995
    Super Atragon

    TV show Key Animation

  13. 1995
    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    TV show Director

  14. 1995
    Yuuwaku Countdown

    TV show Director

  15. 1993
    Crimson Wolf

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  16. 1993
    紅狼 ホンラン

    TV show Director

  17. 1993
    The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

    TV show Key Animation

  18. 1992
    All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

    TV show Director

  19. 1992
    Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

    TV show Key Animation

  20. 1991
    Moonlight Pierce

    Movie Key Animation

  21. 1991
    Doomed Megalopolis

    TV show Key Animation

  22. 1991
    Otaku no Video

    Movie Director

  23. 1991
    Otaku no Video

    TV show Director

  24. 1991
    Exper Zenon

    Movie Key Animation