Shoichi Masuo
Age: N/A | From: Tōkyō, Japan
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Shôichi Masuo , Shouichi Masuo , 増尾 昭一
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Tōkyō, Japan
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 39
TV Involvements: 30
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
Urusei Yatsura
(1981) Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
(1995) Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
(1990) Key Animation
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
(1993) Key Animation![Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/poster_path/w185/24753_star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199.jpg "Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199")
Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199
(2013) Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances
(1998) Key Animation
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
(1992) Director
Baby and Me
(1996) DirectorActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Self | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Visual Effects
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Key Animation | |
| 2012 | Key Animation | |
| 2009 | Key Animation | |
| 2007 | Key Animation | |
| 2006 | Key Animation | |
| Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 2002 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| 2001 | Key Animation | |
| 2000 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| 1999 | Key Animation | |
| 1998 | Key Animation | |
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| 1997 | Key Animation | |
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| 1996 | Key Animation | |
| 1995 | Key Animation | |
| 1993 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| 1992 | Key Animation | |
| 1991 | Key Animation | |
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| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| Animation Director | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 1990 | Key Animation | |
| 1989 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| 1988 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| 1987 | Opening/Ending Animation | |
| 1986 | Key Animation | |
| 1985 | Key Animation | |
| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| Key Animation | ||
| Animation | ||
| 1984 | Key Animation | |
| 1981 | Key Animation | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
![Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199](https://storage.flixi.com/tvshow/poster_path/w92/24753_star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199.jpg "Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199")
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Special Effects | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| 2004 | Director | |
| 2003 | Director | |
| 1998 | Director | |
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| 1997 | Director | |
| 1996 | Director | |
| 1995 | Director | |
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| 1993 | Director | |
| 1992 | Director | |
| 1991 | Director | |
| Director | ||
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| 1990 | Director | |
| 1988 | Director | |
| Director | ||
| 1987 | Assistant Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Art
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 1990 | Storyboard Artist | |
| 1989 | Storyboard Artist | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |