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. 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.
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Filmography
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Movies 16
Director 14
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Monkey and Crabs (1939)
Movie
Director

The Sparrows' Lodge (1936)
Movie
Special Effects

The 26 Martyrs of Japan (1931)
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Director

Sea Palace (1927)
Movie
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1898-10-05
Deathday1988-11-23 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceOsaka, Japan
CitizenshipsEmpire of Japan, Japan
Also Known AsMasaoka Kenzō, 政岡 憲三
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