Shoichi Masuo
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1960
- Died
- July 24, 2017
- Birthplace
- Tōkyō, Japan
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.
Filmography
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: The Movie 2006
Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie 2006
Director
Submarine 707 Revolution 2006
Director
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea 2006
Key Animation
Brave Story 2006
Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past 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
Pokémon: The First Movie 1998
Key Animation
Revival of Evangelion 1998
Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² 1998
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion 1997
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth 1997
Director, Key Animation
Crimson Wolf 1993
Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay
Moonlight Pierce 1991
Key Animation
Exper Zenon 1991
Key Animation
Otaku no Video 1991
Director
Otaku no Video 1982 1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture 1991
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II 1991
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III 1991
Animation Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I 1991
Director
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda 1991
Animation
Silent Möbius 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
as Self
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love 1985
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.