Kenzō Masaoka
Directing
- Born
- October 5, 1898 · Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- November 23, 1988 (age 90)
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."
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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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Known for
The Spider and the Tulip
April 15, 1943
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
December 31, 1950
Torachan and the Bride
February 1, 1948
Monkey and Crabs
January 1, 1939
Sea Palace
April 1, 1927
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
October 1, 1931
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka
April 1, 1933
The Forest’s Baseball Team
November 16, 1934
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
January 1, 2008
Behind the camera17
- 2008The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 Director
- 1950Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug Director
- 1948Torachan and the Bride Director
- 1947Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat Director
- 1946Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy Director
- 1943The Spider and the Tulip Director, Writer
- 1942Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack Director
- 1939Benkei vs. Ushiwaka Director
- 1939Monkey and Crabs Director
- 1936