Shoichi Masuo
Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1960 · Tōkyō, Japan
- Died
- July 24, 2017 (age 57)
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.
Known for
Akira
July 16, 1988
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
July 19, 1997
Pokémon: The First Movie
July 18, 1998
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
September 1, 2007
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
June 26, 2009
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
November 17, 2012
Pokémon 3: The Movie
July 8, 2000
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
March 15, 1997
Origin: Spirits of the Past
January 7, 2006
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
July 15, 2006
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
December 15, 2001
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
March 14, 1987
Behind the camera35
- 2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Key Animation
- 2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Key Animation
- 2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Special Effects, Key Animation
- 2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie Director
- 2006Gunbuster: The Movie Director
- 2006Submarine 707 Revolution Director
- 2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea Key Animation
- 2006Brave Story Animation
- 2006Origin: Spirits of the Past Key Animation
- 2004