Mahiro Maeda
Mahiro Maeda (前田 真宏 Maeda Mahiro) born March 14, 1963 is one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators working today, having worked as director, character designer, and animator for many of Japan's top series. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies called him "one of the most imaginative visualists in anime". He also worked on Concept Art and Design for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which won six Academy Awards.
He has been one of the top contributors at the anime studio GONZO for many years, having directed Blue Submarine No. 6, Final Fantasy: Unlimited and Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo.
His design work ranges from 2 of the "Angels" in Neon Genesis Evangelion to production and mechanical design for such series as Magic User's Club (魔法使いTai! Mahō Tsukai Tai!), The Vision of Escaflowne and Last Exile. He was also the designer of the invaders in Gatekeepers 21.
His earlier years were spent mostly at the famed Studio Ghibli, where he helped animate classics such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, and Porco Rosso.
Maeda is also one of the select Japanese directors to actively collaborate with the international film media on various projects. He provided key animation for the animation sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1. His directorial work has also been featured in such exclusive package films as The Animatrix (segment: "The Second Renaissance Parts I and II"), Genius Party Beyond (segment: "Gala"), and Ani*Kuri15 (segment: "Princess Onmitsu").
He has also visited the American Anime Expo convention in 2000 and 2003.
Fotos
Películas (48)
Gundam GQuuuuuuX, El Inicio
2025 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
2023 · Self
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023 · Art Designer
Shin Kamen Rider
2023 · Conceptual Design, Costume Design
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023 · Comic Book
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
2023 · Creature Design
Adam by Eve: Un concierto animado
2022 · Concept Artist, Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Tres veces una vez
2021 · Key Animation, Art Designer, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Director
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016 · Key Animation
Shin Godzilla
2016 · Storyboard, Conceptual Design, Art Direction, Creature Design, Concept Artist
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
2016 · Original Story
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
Hammerhead
2015 · Director
Rapid Rouge
2015 · Original Concept
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015 · Animation
Kanón
2015 · Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Key Animation, Character Designer, Director
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014 · Director, Second Unit Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
2014 · Storyboard Artist
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013 · Director, Second Unit Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012 · Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director, Assistant Script
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
2012 · Special Effects
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009 · Key Animation
Genius Party Beyond
2008 · Bird 1 (segment "Gala") (voice), Director, Character Designer, Animation Director, Screenplay
Ani*Kuri15
2008 · Director
Brave Story
2006 · Storyboard Artist, Animation, Second Unit Director
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006 · Mechanical Designer
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003 · Animation
Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime
2003 · Self
The Animatrix
2003 · Director
The Second Renaissance Part II
2003 · Director
The Second Renaissance Part I
2003 · Director, Animation Director, Character Designer, Key Animation
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
1999 · Creature Design
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · Key Animation
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
1996 · Creature Design
Gunsmith Cats
1995 · Animation
Porco Rosso
1992 · Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
1991 · Key Animation
Route 20: Galactic Airport
1991 · Director, Story
Only Yesterday
1991 · Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991 · Director
The Tale of Genji
1987 · Key Animation
Battle Royale High School
1987 · Key Animation
Robot Carnival
1987 · Animation
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion
1987 · Mechanical & Creature Designer
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · Key Animation
Castle in the Sky
1986 · Key Animation
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
1985 · Key Animation
Birth
1984 · Animation
Series (21)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Kaiju No. 8
2024 · Creature Design
SSSS.Gridman
2018 · Creature Design
One Punch Man
2015 · Key Animation
Japan Animator Expo
2014 · Director, Character Designer, Storyboard, Writer, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Rage of Bahamut
2014 · Storyboard Artist
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
2013 · Original Story, Creator
Kill la Kill
2013 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Genius Party Beyond
2008 · Writer, Director
Ani*Kuri15
2007 · Director
Gankutsuou
2004 · Executive Producer, Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Original Story
Last Exile
2003 · Production Design, Mechanical Designer, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
The Animatrix
2003 · Director, Writer, Key Animation
Gate Keepers 21
2002 · Storyboard
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001 · Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Art Designer, Creature Design, Series Director, Key Animation
VanDread
2000 · Key Animation
Blue Submarine No. 6
1998 · Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Key Animation, Mechanical Designer, Director
Doomed Megalopolis
1991 · Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990 · Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Settings
Gunbuster
1988 · Key Animation
Lemon Angel
1987 · Key Animation