Shoichi Masuo
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.
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Movies (36)
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012 · Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009 · Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007 · Special Effects, Key Animation
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006 · Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006 · Director
Submarine 707 Revolution
2006 · Director
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006 · Key Animation
Brave Story
2006 · Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006 · Key Animation
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
2004 · Director
A Tree of Palme
2002 · Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
2001 · Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000 · Key Animation
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998 · Key Animation
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998 · Director
Revival of Evangelion
1998 · Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997 · Director, Key Animation
Crimson Wolf
1993 · Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay
Moonlight Pierce
1991 · Key Animation
Otaku no Video
1991 · Director
Exper Zenon
1991 · Key Animation
Otaku no Video 1982
1991 · Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991 · Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991 · Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991 · Animation Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991 · Director
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda
1991 · Animation
Silent Möbius
1991 · Key Animation
Baoh: The Visitor
1989 · Key Animation
Akira
1988 · Key Animation
Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
1988 · Director
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · Assistant Director
Project A-Ko
1986 · Key Animation
Project A-ko: Secret File
1986 · Self
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985 · Key Animation
TV shows (26)
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013 · Key Animation
Submarine 707R
2003 · Series Director
Yukikaze
2002 · Key Animation
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001 · Key Animation
VanDread
2000 · Key Animation
Meltylancer: The Animation
1999 · Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances
1998 · Key Animation
Baby and Me
1996 · Director
Shamanic Princess
1996 · Key Animation
Super Atragon
1995 · Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995 · Director, Key Animation
紅狼 ホンラン
1993 · Director
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993 · Key Animation
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
1992 · Director
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992 · Key Animation
Doomed Megalopolis
1991 · Key Animation
Otaku no Video
1991 · Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990 · Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Angel Cop
1989 · Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
Hades Project Zeorymer
1988 · Key Animation
Gunbuster
1988 · Director, Key Animation
Dirty Pair OVA
1987 · Opening/Ending Animation
Fight!! Iczer-One
1985 · Key Animation
Dirty Pair
1985 · Key Animation
Magical Emi, the Magic Star
1985 · Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura
1981 · Key Animation