
Masaaki Yuasa
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Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist and animator known for his wild free form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan. In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of Science SARU. Yuasa retired as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. On February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced.
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Ride Your Wave (2019)
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Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017)
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Lu Over the Wall (2017)
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Mind Game (2004)
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Inu-Oh (2022)
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Genius Party (2007)
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Happy Machine (2007)
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Kick-Heart (2013)
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Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition (2020)
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Vampiyan Kids (1999)
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Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart (2020)
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Daisy's Life (—)
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Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea! (1999)
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