Person

Kenzō Masaoka

Directing · 1898–1988 · 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 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.

• Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy

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• Benkei vs. Ushiwaka

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  Sea Palace

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• Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack

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  Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug

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• Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat

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• The Dance of the Chagamas

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  The 26 Martyrs of Japan

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  The Spider and the Tulip

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• Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island

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• 2008The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942Director
• 1950Tora-chan's Clang Clang BugDirector
• 1948Torachan and the BrideDirector
• 1947Little Tora, The Abandoned CatDirector
• 1946Cherry Blossom: Spring FantasyDirector
• 1943The Spider and the TulipDirector
• 1942Fuku-Chan’s Surprise AttackDirector
• 1939Benkei vs. UshiwakaDirector
• 1939Monkey and CrabsDirector
• 1936The Sparrows' LodgeDirector
• 1935Ta-chan's Underwater AdventureDirector
• 1935The Dance of the ChagamasDirector
• 1934The Forest’s Baseball TeamAssistant Director
• 1933Chikara to Onna no Yo no NakaDirector
• 1931The 26 Martyrs of JapanSpecial Effects
• 1931Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey IslandDirector
• 1927Sea PalaceDirector