Biography
Masayuki Kouda (甲田 正行 Kouda Masayuki) is a Japanese animator, anime director, character designer, and storyboard artist. He began his career as an in-between artist for Studio Pierrot before making his debut as a key animator in 2005.
He is primarily known for his work in the Naruto franchise, but was first recognized for his strong drawing ability as a animation director/animator for the show 'Blue Dragon' (2007), which translated into becoming a high priority animation director for Naruto Shippuden from 2010-2013.
In 2014, he made his debut as character designer and chief animation director for the show 'Baby Steps'. Following this, he made his directorial debut for Naruto Shippuden episode 469 (2016) and became a leading member of the franchise's staff moving forward.
Filmography
all 26
Movies 14
TV Shows 12
Director 3
self 1

The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (2023)

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023)

Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto (2022)

18if (2017)

Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)

The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)

Baby Steps (2014)

Naruto Shippuden: Sunny Side Battle (2013)

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012)

Black Rock Shooter (2012)

Naruto x UT (2011)

Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi (2010)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)

Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings (2009)

Kure-nai (2008)

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (2007)

Blue Dragon (2007)

Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody (2006)

Paradise Kiss (2005)
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Known ForVisual Effects
GenderMale
Birth PlaceJapan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As甲田 正行, Masayuki Kôda, Masayuki Koda
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