Shoichi Masuo

Shoichi Masuo

Directing

Born 1960-02-24 Died 2017-07-24 Tōkyō, Japan 64 credits

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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.

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Directing 18 credits

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995 · ★ 8.6 · Director, Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

1990 · ★ 7.5 · Director, Key Animation

Gunbuster

1988 · ★ 7.7 · Director, Key Animation

Baby and Me

1996 · Director

Revival of Evangelion

Revival of Evangelion

1998 · ★ 7.7 · Director

All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

1992 · Director

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997 · ★ 7.4 · Director, Key Animation

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998 · ★ 6.8 · Director

Otaku no Video

1991 · Director

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

1988 · Director

Gunbuster: The Movie

Gunbuster: The Movie

2006 · Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

1991 · Director

Crimson Wolf

1993 · Storyboard Artist, Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

1991 · Director

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

2004 · Director

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

2006 · Director

Otaku no Video

1991 · Director

Submarine 707 Revolution

Submarine 707 Revolution

2006 · Director

Acting 46 credits

Urusei Yatsura

1981 · Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995 · ★ 8.6 · Director, Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997 · ★ 8.3 · Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

1990 · ★ 7.5 · Director, Key Animation

Akira

1988 · ★ 7.9 · Key Animation

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

2013 · ★ 7.2 · Key Animation

Gunbuster

1988 · ★ 7.7 · Director, Key Animation

His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

1998 · ★ 7.9 · Key Animation

VanDread

2000 · Key Animation

Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998 · ★ 7.0 · Key Animation

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

1993 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007 · ★ 7.6 · Special Effects, Key Animation

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

1992 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

2012 · ★ 7.2 · Key Animation

Dirty Pair

1985 · Key Animation

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

2001 · Key Animation

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006 · ★ 6.5 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009 · ★ 7.8 · Key Animation

Fight!! Iczer-One

Fight!! Iczer-One

1985 · Key Animation

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000 · ★ 6.5 · Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997 · ★ 7.4 · Director, Key Animation

Magical Emi, the Magic Star

Magical Emi, the Magic Star

1985 · Key Animation

Angel Cop

1989 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation

Doomed Megalopolis

Doomed Megalopolis

1991 · Key Animation

Meltylancer: The Animation

Meltylancer: The Animation

1999 · Key Animation

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

2001 · ★ 7.5 · Key Animation

Submarine 707R

2003 · Series Director

Dirty Pair OVA

1987 · Opening/Ending Animation

Hades Project Zeorymer

Hades Project Zeorymer

1988 · Key Animation

Yukikaze

2002 · Key Animation

Shamanic Princess

Shamanic Princess

1996 · Key Animation

Origin: Spirits of the Past

Origin: Spirits of the Past

2006 · ★ 7.0 · Key Animation

Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

1991 · Animation

Brave Story

2006 · ★ 6.4 · Animation

Super Atragon

1995 · Key Animation

Baoh: The Visitor

Baoh: The Visitor

1989 · Key Animation

A Tree of Palme

A Tree of Palme

2002 · Key Animation

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

1985 · Key Animation

Silent Möbius

1991 · Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

1991 · Key Animation

Project A-Ko

1986 · Key Animation

Exper Zenon

1991 · Key Animation

Crimson Wolf

1993 · Storyboard Artist, Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

1991 · Animation Director

Moonlight Pierce

Moonlight Pierce

1991 · Key Animation

Project A-ko: Secret File

Project A-ko: Secret File

Other credits 1 credit

Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise

Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise

1987 · ★ 6.9 · Assistant Director

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