Masahiko Murata

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Masahiko Murata (むらた 雅彦, Murata Masahiko, born August 8) is an animator, animation director, director and storyboard artist from Saitama Prefecture. His real name and former stage name are Masahiko Murata (村田 雅彦, Murata Masahiko).

Masahiko joined Shaft in early 80's and left the company in late 90's to become a freelancer. He was the first director of OVA “Mazinkaiser”. His main works as anime film director include “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire”, “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, and “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison”. As for anime TV series, he was the director in “Gilgamesh”, “Corpse Princess: Aka”, “Corpse Princess: Kuro”, “NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals”, and To Your Eternity (first season), among others.

Known For

  • Naruto
    Naruto4 seasons
  • To Your Eternity
    To Your Eternity3 seasons
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower2010
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire2009
  • Ghost in the Shell Arise: Border 1 - Ghost Pain
    Ghost in the Shell Arise: Border 1 - Ghost Pain2013
  • Serial Experiments Lain
    Serial Experiments Lain13 episodes
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison2011
  • Tower of God
    Tower of God2 seasons

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