Biography
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, and was one of the founders of what became Toei Animation. 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.
Filmography
All 15
Movies 15
Director 13
Director
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 (2008)
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Director
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug (1950)
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Director
Torachan and the Bride (1948)
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Director
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat (1947)
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Director
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy (1946)
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Director
The Spider and the Tulip (1943)
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Benkei
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka (1939)
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Director
Monkey and Crabs (1939)
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Director
The Sparrows' Lodge (1936)
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Director
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure (1935)
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The Dance of the Chagamas (1935)
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Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka (1933)
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Special Effects
The 26 Martyrs of Japan (1931)
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Director
Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island (1931)
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Director
Sea Palace (1927)
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Ratings
Average 5.23
Based on 509 movie and tv ratings over time
1927
1935
1939
1946
2008
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Known forDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1898-10-05
Deathday1988-11-23 (90 years old)
Place of birthOsaka, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also known asMasaoka Kenzō, 政岡 憲三
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Kenzô Masaoka
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