Masaaki Yuasa

Masaaki Yuasa

Directing
Born 1965-03-16 Fukuoka, Japan 53 credits
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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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Filmography
Directing 20 credits
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
2010 · 85% · Director, Writer
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
2020 · ★ 8.1 · Series Director, Director
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
2010 · ★ 8.3 · Series Director, Director
Kaiba
Kaiba
2008 · ★ 8.0 · Director, Writer
Kemonozume
Kemonozume
2006 · Writer, Director
Japan Sinks: 2020
Japan Sinks: 2020
2020 · ★ 7.1 · Series Director, Director
Ride Your Wave
Ride Your Wave
2019 · ★ 7.6 · Director
Shin-Men
Shin-Men
2010 · Director
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
2017 · ★ 7.4 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Mind Game
Mind Game
2004 · ★ 7.5 · Director, Screenplay
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
2017 · ★ 7.0 · Director, Screenplay
Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
2022 · ★ 7.4 · Director
Genius Party
Genius Party
2007 · ★ 6.5 · Director, Screenplay
Genius Party
Genius Party
2007 · Director, Writer
Kick-Heart
Kick-Heart
2013 · ★ 5.9 · Director, Writer
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition
2020 · Director
Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
1999 · Storyboard Artist, Director
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
2020 · Director
Daisy's Life
Daisy's Life
· Director
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!
1999 · Director
Acting 37 credits
Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby
2018 · ★ 7.8 · Mob 11 (voice), Series Director
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
1990 · Animation Director
Ping Pong the Animation
Ping Pong the Animation
2014 · ★ 8.2 · Series Director, Writer
Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun
1988 · Key Animation
AIKa
AIKa
1997 · ★ 8.0 · Key Animation
Space Dandy
Space Dandy
2014 · ★ 7.6 · Animation Director, Writer
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
2020 · ★ 8.1 · Series Director, Director
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
2010 · ★ 8.3 · Series Director, Director
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
2011 · Key Animation
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
2022 · Original Concept
Japan Sinks: 2020
Japan Sinks: 2020
2020 · ★ 7.1 · Series Director, Director
Super Shiro
Super Shiro
2020 · Series Director
My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas
1999 · ★ 7.0 · Key Animation
Photokano
Photokano
2013 · Storyboard Artist
Video Girl Ai
Video Girl Ai
1992 · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
1993 · ★ 7.0 · Key Animation, Set Designer
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
1996 · ★ 7.2 · Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
2017 · ★ 7.4 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm
2000 · Character Designer
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997 · ★ 7.2 · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999 · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
2014 · ★ 7.5 · Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
1995 · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
1998 · Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
1990 · Key Animation
Cat Soup
Cat Soup
2001 · ★ 7.1 · Screenplay, Scenario Writer
Chibi Maruko-chan
Chibi Maruko-chan
1990 · Key Animation
Welcome to the Space Show
Welcome to the Space Show
2010 · ★ 6.5 · Storyboard Artist
Genius Party Beyond
Genius Party Beyond
2008 · Key Animation
The Whale Hunt
The Whale Hunt
2001 · Key Animation
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
1992 · Key Animation
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
2022 · Original Concept
Noiseman Sound Insect
Noiseman Sound Insect
1997 · Character Designer, Animation Director
Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
1999 · Storyboard Artist, Director
The Making of Kick-Heart
The Making of Kick-Heart
2014 · Self
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru
1991 · Character Designer, Animation Director
Junk Town
Junk Town
2006 · Key Animation
Writing 12 credits
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
2010 · 85% · Director, Writer
Ping Pong the Animation
Ping Pong the Animation
2014 · ★ 8.2 · Series Director, Writer
Space Dandy
Space Dandy
2014 · ★ 7.6 · Animation Director, Writer
Kaiba
Kaiba
2008 · ★ 8.0 · Director, Writer
Kemonozume
Kemonozume
2006 · Writer, Director
YUREI DECO
YUREI DECO
2022 · Original Story
Mind Game
Mind Game
2004 · ★ 7.5 · Director, Screenplay
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
2017 · ★ 7.0 · Director, Screenplay
Genius Party
Genius Party
2007 · ★ 6.5 · Director, Screenplay
Genius Party
Genius Party
2007 · Director, Writer
Cat Soup
Cat Soup
2001 · ★ 7.1 · Screenplay, Scenario Writer
Kick-Heart
Kick-Heart
2013 · ★ 5.9 · Director, Writer
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