Mahiro Maeda
Age: N/A | From: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: 前田 真宏 , まえだ まひろ
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 71
TV Involvements: 49
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
Kaiju No. 8
(2024) Creature Design
Mad Max: Fury Road
(2015) Animation
One-Punch Man
(2015) Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
(1990) Key Animation
Kill la Kill
(2013) Key Animation
Last Exile
(2003) Key Animation
Japan Animator Expo
(2014) Key Animation
VanDread
(2000) Key AnimationActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Self | |
| 2015 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Self | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Visual Effects
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Creature Design | |
| 2022 | Key Animation | |
| 2021 | Key Animation | |
| 2018 | Creature Design | |
| 2016 | Key Animation | |
| 2015 | Key Animation | |
| Animation | ||
| Character Designer | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 2014 | Character Designer | |
| Animation Director | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 2013 | Key Animation | |
| 2012 | Key Animation | |
| 2009 | Key Animation | |
| 2008 | Character Designer | |
| Animation Director | ||
| Animation Director | ||
| 2006 | Animation | |
| Mechanical Designer | ||
| 2004 | Key Animation | |
| 2003 | Animation | |
| Mechanical Designer | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 2001 | Character Designer | |
| Creature Design | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 2000 | Key Animation | |
| 1999 | Creature Design | |
| 1998 | Character Designer | |
| Mechanical Designer | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 1997 | Key Animation | |
| 1996 | Creature Design | |
| 1995 | Animation | |
| 1992 | Key Animation | |
| 1991 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 1990 | Key Animation | |
| 1988 | Key Animation | |
| 1987 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 1986 | Key Animation | |
| 1985 | Key Animation | |
| 1984 | Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| 1983 | Key Animation | |
| 1981 | Key Animation | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Art
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Art Designer | |
| Conceptual Design | ||
| 2022 | Concept Artist | |
| 2021 | Art Designer | |
| Concept Artist | ||
| Storyboard Artist | ||
| 2016 | Art Direction | |
| Conceptual Design | ||
| 2015 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2014 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2013 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2012 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2006 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2004 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 2003 | Production Design | |
| Storyboard Artist | ||
| 2001 | Storyboard Artist | |
| Art Designer | ||
| 1998 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 1990 | Storyboard Artist | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Costume & Make-Up
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Costume Design | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Comic Book | |
| 2016 | Storyboard | |
| Original Story | ||
| 2015 | Screenplay | |
| 2014 | Storyboard | |
| Writer | ||
| 2013 | Original Story | |
| 2012 | Co-Writer | |
| 2008 | Writer | |
| Screenplay | ||
| 2007 | Original Story | |
| 2004 | Original Story | |
| 2002 | Storyboard | |
| 1991 | Story | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Director | |
| Co-Director | ||
| 2015 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 2014 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 2013 | Director | |
| 2012 | Director | |
| Co-Director | ||
| 2008 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| 2007 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 2006 | Director | |
| 2004 | Series Director | |
| Director | ||
| 2003 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| 2001 | Series Director | |
| 1998 | Series Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1991 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1990 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Creator
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Creator | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Special Effects | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Executive Producer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |