Shoichi Masuo
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.
Fotos
Filme (36)

Evangelion: 3.0 - You can (not) redo
2012 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007 · Special Effects, Key Animation

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006 · Director

Gunbuster: The Movie
2006 · Director

Submarine 707R
2006 · Director

Pokémon 9: Pokémon Ranger und der Tempel des Meeres
2006 · Key Animation

Brave Story - Ein Abenteuer jenseits der Realität
2006 · Animation

Origin - Spirits of the Past
2006 · Key Animation

Kishin Houkou Demonbane
2004 · Director

Palme no Ki
2002 · Key Animation

InuYasha - Der Film 1: Gefühle, die die Zeit überwinden
2001 · Key Animation

Pokémon 3: Im Bann der Icognito
2000 · Key Animation

Pokémon - Der Film
1998 · Key Animation

Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998 · Director

Revival of Evangelion
1998 · Director

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
1997 · Director, Key Animation

Crimson Wolf
1993 · Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay

Moonlight Pierce
1991 · Key Animation

Otaku no Video
1991 · Director

Exper Zenon
1991 · Key Animation

Otaku no Video 1982
1991 · Director

Nadia und die Macht des Zaubersteins - Der Film
1991 · Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991 · Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991 · Animation Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991 · Director

Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
1991 · Animation

Silent Möbius - The Motion Picture
1991 · Key Animation

Baoh: The Visitor
1989 · Key Animation

Akira
1988 · Key Animation

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
1988 · Director

Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · Assistant Director

Project A-Ko
1986 · Key Animation

Project A-ko: Secret File
1986 · Self

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985 · Key Animation
Serien (26)

Star Blazers 2199 - Space Battleship Yamato
2013 · Key Animation

Submarine 707R
2003 · Series Director

Yukikaze
2002 · Key Animation

Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001 · Key Animation

VanDread
2000 · Key Animation

Meltylancer: The Animation
1999 · Key Animation

Kare Kano: Mein Geheimnis, dein Geheimnis
1998 · Key Animation

Baby and Me
1996 · Director

Shamanic Princess
1996 · Key Animation

Super Atragon
1995 · Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995 · Director, Key Animation

紅狼 ホンラン
1993 · Director

Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993 · Key Animation

Catgirl Nuku Nuku OVA
1992 · Director

Giant Robo
1992 · Key Animation

Doomed Megalopolis
1991 · Key Animation

Otaku no Video
1991 · Director

Nadia und die Macht des Zaubersteins
1990 · Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation

Angel Cop
1989 · Key Animation, Storyboard Artist

Hades Project Zeorymer
1988 · Key Animation

Gunbuster
1988 · Director, Key Animation

Dirty Pair OVA
1987 · Opening/Ending Animation

Fight!! Iczer-One
1985 · Key Animation

Dirty Pair
1985 · Key Animation

Magical Emi, the Magic Star
1985 · Key Animation

Urusei Yatsura
1981 · Key Animation
