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Masaaki Yuasa

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.

Known for

Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Ride Your Wave
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

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