Masaaki Yuasa
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 16, 1965
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Daisy's Life TBA
Director
The Tatami Time Machine Blues 2022
Original Concept
Inu-Oh 2022
Director
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition 2020
Director
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart 2020
Director
Ride Your Wave 2019
Director
Lu Over the Wall 2017
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl 2017
Director, Storyboard Artist
The Making of Kick-Heart 2014
as Self
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back 2014
Animation
Kick-Heart 2013
Director, Writer, Original Film Writer
Welcome to the Space Show 2010
Storyboard Artist
Genius Party 2007
Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director
Junk Town 2006
Key Animation
Mind Game 2004
Director, Screenplay
The Whale Hunt 2001
Key Animation
Cat Soup 2001
Screenplay, Scenario Writer, Animation Director
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Storm Called: The Jungle 2000
Character Designer
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea! 1999
Director
My Neighbors the Yamadas 1999
Key Animation
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Burst! Hot Spring Battle 1999
Key Animation
Vampiyan Kids 1999
Storyboard Artist, Director
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Blitz! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission 1998
Key Animation
Noiseman Sound Insect 1997
Character Designer, Animation Director, Animation Supervisor
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness 1997
Key Animation
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland 1996
Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Settings
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Unkokusai's Ambition 1995
Key Animation
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil 1993
Key Animation, Set Designer
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song 1992
Key Animation
- Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru 1991
Character Designer, Animation Director
Chibi Maruko-chan 1990
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet 1990
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.