Shoichi Masuo
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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.
Known for
Credits
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
Key Animation
Akira (1988)
Key Animation
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Key Animation
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)
Key Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)
Key Animation
A Tree of Palme (2002)
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture (1991)
Key Animation
Silent Möbius (1991)
Key Animation
Baoh: The Visitor (1989)
Key Animation
Project A-Ko (1986)
Key Animation
Exper Zenon (1991)
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love (1985)
Key Animation
Crimson Wolf (1993)
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce (1991)
Key Animation