Person
Shoichi Masuo
Directing · 1960–2017 · Tōkyō, Japan
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.
Known for
Urusei Yatsura
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Director
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances
Key Animation
Akira
Key Animation
Baby and Me
Director
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Key Animation
Gunbuster
Director
Filmography
- 2013Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Key Animation
- 2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoKey Animation
- 2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceKey Animation
- 2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneSpecial Effects
- 2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieDirector
- 2006Gunbuster: The MovieDirector
- 2006Submarine 707 RevolutionDirector
- 2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaKey Animation
- 2006Brave StoryAnimation
- 2006Origin: Spirits of the PastKey Animation
- 2004Kishin Houkou DemonbaneDirector
- 2003Submarine 707RSeries Director
- 2002YukikazeKey Animation
- 2002A Tree of PalmeKey Animation
- 2001Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across TimeKey Animation
- 2001Final Fantasy: UnlimitedKey Animation
- 2000VanDreadKey Animation
- 2000Pokémon 3: The MovieKey Animation
- 1999Meltylancer: The AnimationKey Animation
- 1998His and Her CircumstancesKey Animation
- 1998Pokémon: The First MovieKey Animation
- 1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Director
- 1998Revival of EvangelionDirector
- 1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionKey Animation
- 1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthDirector
- 1996Baby and MeDirector
- 1996Shamanic PrincessKey Animation
- 1995Super AtragonKey Animation
- 1995Neon Genesis EvangelionDirector
- 1995Yuuwaku CountdownDirector
- 1993Crimson WolfStoryboard Artist
- 1993紅狼 ホンランDirector
- 1993The Irresponsible Captain TylorKey Animation
- 1992All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku NukuDirector
- 1992Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood StillKey Animation
- 1991Moonlight PierceKey Animation
- 1991Otaku no VideoDirector
- 1991Exper ZenonKey Animation
- 1991Doomed MegalopolisKey Animation
- 1991Otaku no VideoDirector
- 1991Otaku no Video 1982Director
- 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion PictureKey Animation
- 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IDirector
- 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIAnimation Director
- 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIDirector
- 1991Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of YohkoAnimation
- 1991Silent MöbiusKey Animation
- 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterDirector
- 1989Baoh: The VisitorKey Animation
- 1989Angel CopKey Animation
- 1988Hades Project ZeorymerKey Animation
- 1988GunbusterDirector
- 1988Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella RhapsodyDirector
- 1988AkiraKey Animation
- 1987Dirty Pair OVAOpening/Ending Animation
- 1987Royal Space Force - The Wings of HonneamiseAssistant Director
- 1986Project A-KoKey Animation
- 1986Project A-ko: Secret FileSelf
- 1985Fight!! Iczer-OneKey Animation
- 1985Dirty PairKey Animation
- 1985Magical Emi, the Magic StarKey Animation
- 1985Urusei Yatsura: Remember My LoveKey Animation
- 1984Cream LemonKey Animation
- 1981Urusei YatsuraKey Animation
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