Biography and filmography

Masaaki Endou

Endou Masaaki is a Japanese animator. After graduating from Tokyo Designers College, Masaaki joined Telecom Animation Film in 1980, and later made his key animation debut in 1982. Following this, he worked for many high profile theatrical productions and has cemented a legacy for being one of the best effects animators in the industry. After leaving Telecom Animation and Studio Ghibli, he has operated as a freelancer, but has preferences towards select studios and works.

Movies (49)

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony

2024 · Key Animation

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

2023 · Key Animation

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia

2023 · Key Animation

Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto

Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto

2022 · Key Animation

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

2022 · Animation Director, Key Animation

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

2017 · Key Animation

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

2015 · Layout Supervisor, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Art Designer, Layout

The Last: Naruto the Movie

The Last: Naruto the Movie

2014 · Storyboard Artist, Production Design, Layout Supervisor, Key Animation, Layout

Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission

Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission

2013 · Animation Director

The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

2013 · Key Animation

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

2012 · Key Animation

Library War: The Wings of Revolution

Library War: The Wings of Revolution

2012 · Key Animation

The Princess and the Pilot

The Princess and the Pilot

2011 · Key Animation

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

2011 · Key Animation

Legend of the Millennium Dragon

Legend of the Millennium Dragon

2011 · Key Animation

Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008 · Key Animation

Animelo Summer Live 2008 -Challenge- 8.31

Animelo Summer Live 2008 -Challenge- 8.31

2008

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

2008 · Key Animation

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

2007 · Key Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

2007 · Key Animation

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

2007 · Key Animation

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

2006 · Key Animation

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

2005 · Key Animation, Conceptual Design

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

2004 · Key Animation, Conceptual Design

Steamboy

Steamboy

2004 · Key Animation

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia

2003 · Key Animation

Sakura Wars: The Movie

Sakura Wars: The Movie

2001 · Key Animation

Metropolis

Metropolis

2001 · Key Animation

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

2000 · Key Animation

Spriggan

Spriggan

1998 · Animation Director, Key Animation

Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

1997 · Animation

Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart

1995 · Key Animation

Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus

Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus

1995 · Key Animation

Pom Poko

Pom Poko

1994 · Key Animation

Ocean Waves

Ocean Waves

1993 · Key Animation

Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

1992 · Key Animation

Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday

1991 · Key Animation

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

1990 · Key Animation

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

1989 · Key Animation

One Pound Gospel

One Pound Gospel

1988 · Key Animation

Akira

Akira

1988 · Key Animation

My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

1988 · Key Animation

Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth

Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth

1987 · Key Animation

Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise

Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise

1987 · Key Animation

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

1986 · Key Animation

Angel's Egg

Angel's Egg

1985 · Key Animation

Warriors of the Wind

Warriors of the Wind

1984 · Key Animation

Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea

Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea

1984 · Key Animation

Space Adventure Cobra

Space Adventure Cobra

1982 · Animation

TV shows (23)