Biography
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.
Filmography
all 60
Movies 36
TV Shows 24
Director 23
self 1
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012)
Movie
5.32
Special Effects / Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
Movie
5.28
Director
Gunbuster: The Movie (2006)
Movie
Animation
Brave Story (2006)
Movie
Key Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)
Movie
5.57
Series Director
Submarine 707R (2003)
TV
Key Animation
Yukikaze (2002)
TV
Key Animation
A Tree of Palme (2002)
Movie
Key Animation
Final Fantasy: Unlimited (2001)
TV
Key Animation
VanDread (2000)
TV
Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)
Movie
5.78
Key Animation
Meltylancer: The Animation (1999)
TV
Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances (1998)
TV
Key Animation
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
Movie
5.33
Director / Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)
Movie
5.26
Director
Baby and Me (1996)
TV
Key Animation
Shamanic Princess (1996)
TV
Director / Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
TV
6.75
Director
Crimson Wolf (1993)
Movie
Key Animation
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993)
TV
Key Animation
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992)
TV
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce (1991)
Movie
Director
Otaku no Video (1991)
TV
Key Animation
Doomed Megalopolis (1991)
TV
Key Animation
Exper Zenon (1991)
Movie
Director
Otaku no Video (1991)
Movie
Director
Otaku no Video 1982 (1991)
Movie
Animation Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III (1991)
Movie
Key Animation
Silent Möbius (1991)
Movie
Storyboard Artist / Director / Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990)
TV
Key Animation
Baoh: The Visitor (1989)
Movie
Storyboard Artist / Key Animation
Angel Cop (1989)
TV
Key Animation
Hades Project Zeorymer (1988)
TV
Director / Key Animation
Gunbuster (1988)
TV
Key Animation
Akira (1988)
Movie
7.5
Opening/Ending Animation
Dirty Pair 2 (1987)
TV
Assistant Director
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise (1987)
Movie
6
Key Animation
Project A-Ko (1986)
Movie
Key Animation
Fight!! Iczer-One (1985)
TV
Key Animation
Dirty Pair (1985)
TV
Key Animation
Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985)
TV
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love (1985)
Movie
4.25
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura (1981)
TV
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1960-02-24
Deathday2017-07-24 (57 years old)
Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known AsShôichi Masuo, Shouichi Masuo, 増尾 昭一
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