Masaaki Yuasa
Directing
- Born
- March 16, 1965 (age 61) · Fukuoka, Japan
Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist and animator known for his wild free form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan.
In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of Science SARU. Yuasa retired as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. On February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced.
Known for
My Neighbors the Yamadas
July 17, 1999
Ride Your Wave
June 21, 2019
Mind Game
August 7, 2004
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
April 7, 2017
Cat Soup
February 21, 2001
Inu-Oh
May 28, 2022
Lu Over the Wall
May 19, 2017
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
July 24, 1993
Genius Party
July 7, 2007
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
April 19, 2014
Kick-Heart
May 1, 2013
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
April 13, 1996
Behind the camera31
- 2022The Tatami Time Machine Blues Original Concept
- 2022Inu-Oh Director
- 2020Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition Director
- 2020Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart Director
- 2019Ride Your Wave Director
- 2017Lu Over the Wall Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
- 2017Night Is Short, Walk On Girl Director, Storyboard Artist
- 2014Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back Animation
- 2013Kick-Heart Director, Writer, Original Film Writer
- 2010