Shoichi Masuo
Directing
Born: 1960-02-24 · Tōkyō, Japan
Died: 2017-07-24
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 in
🎬 Movies (30)
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
Submarine 707 Revolution
2006
Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006
Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006
Director
Brave Story
2006
Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006
Key Animation
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Key Animation
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
2004
Director
A Tree of Palme
2002
Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
2001
Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Key Animation
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998
Director
Revival of Evangelion
1998
Director
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Key Animation
Crimson Wolf
1993
Director
Silent Möbius
1991
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
1991
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
1991
Key Animation
Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
1991
Animation
Otaku no Video
1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991
Animation Director
Otaku no Video 1982
1991
Director
Exper Zenon
1991
Key Animation
Baoh: The Visitor
1989
Key Animation
📺 TV Shows (28)
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
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
His and Her Circumstances
1998
Key Animation
Baby and Me
1996
Director
Shamanic Princess
1996
Key Animation
Yuuwaku Countdown
1995
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Director
Super Atragon
1995
Key Animation
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993
Key Animation
紅狼 ホンラン
1993
Director
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
1992
Director
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992
Key Animation
Doomed Megalopolis
1991
Key Animation
Otaku no Video
1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Director
Angel Cop
1989
Key Animation
Gunbuster
1988
Director
Hades Project Zeorymer
1988
Key Animation
Dirty Pair OVA
1987
Opening/Ending Animation
Magical Emi, the Magic Star
1985
Key Animation
Dirty Pair
1985
Key Animation
Fight!! Iczer-One
1985
Key Animation
Cream Lemon
1984
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura
1981
Key Animation