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Shoichi Masuo
Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born February 24, 1960Died July 24, 2017 (57 years)
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Kishin Houkou Demonbane (TV Series) |
| 1999 | Melty Lancer (TV Series) |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1996 | Baby and Me (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Neon Genesis Evangelion (TV Series) |
| 1993 | |
| 1992 | All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (TV Series) |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 | Otaku no Video (TV Series) |
| 1990 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (TV Series) |
| 1988 | Gunbuster (TV Series) |
| 1988 |