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Kenzō Masaoka
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan. Masaoka was the f…
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Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan. Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès." He also did work under the pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい, Masaoka Donbei). Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori. Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.
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2008
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
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1950
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
Movie Director
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1948
Torachan and the Bride
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1947
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
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1946
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
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1943
The Spider and the Tulip
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1942
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
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1939
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
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1939
Monkey and Crabs
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1936
The Sparrows' Lodge
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1935
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
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1935
The Dance of the Chagamas
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1934
The Forest’s Baseball Team
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1933
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka
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1931
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
Movie Special Effects
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1931
Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
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1927
Sea Palace
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