Kenzō Masaoka
Directing
Born 1898-10-05
Died 1988-11-23
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan.
Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès."
He also did work under the pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい, Masaoka Donbei).
Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori.
Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.
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Filmography
Directing
15 credits
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
The Spider and the Tulip
The Sparrows' Lodge
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka
Torachan and the Bride
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
Monkey and Crabs
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
The Dance of the Chagamas
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
Sea Palace
Other credits
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Writing
2 credits
Acting
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Producing
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