Shoichi Masuo
Directing
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
Directing23
movieGunbuster: The Movie
2006
Director
movieKishin Houkou Demonbane
2004
Director
tvSubmarine 707R
2003
Series Director
movieRevival of Evangelion
1998
Director
tvBaby and Me
1996
Director
tvNeon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Director
tvYuuwaku Countdown
1995
Director
movieCrimson Wolf
1993
Director
tv紅狼 ホンラン
1993
Director
movieOtaku no Video
1991
Director
tvOtaku no Video
1991
Director
movieOtaku no Video 1982
1991
Director
tvGunbuster
1988
Director
movieRoyal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987
Assistant Director
Visual Effects45
tvStar Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013
Key Animation
movieEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Key Animation
movieEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Key Animation
movieEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Key Animation
moviePokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Key Animation
movieBrave Story
2006
Animation
movieOrigin: Spirits of the Past
2006
Key Animation
tvYukikaze
2002
Key Animation
movieA Tree of Palme
2002
Key Animation
tvFinal Fantasy: Unlimited
2001
Key Animation
tvVanDread
2000
Key Animation
moviePokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Key Animation
tvMeltylancer: The Animation
1999
Key Animation
tvHis and Her Circumstances
1998
Key Animation
moviePokémon: The First Movie
1998
Key Animation
movieNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Key Animation
tvShamanic Princess
1996
Key Animation
tvSuper Atragon
1995
Key Animation
tvNeon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Key Animation
movieCrimson Wolf
1993
Key Animation
tvThe Irresponsible Captain Tylor
1993
Key Animation
tvGiant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992
Key Animation
movieMoonlight Pierce
1991
Key Animation
movieExper Zenon
1991
Key Animation
tvDoomed Megalopolis
1991
Key Animation
movieNadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991
Animation Director
movieSilent Möbius
1991
Key Animation
tvNadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Key Animation
movieBaoh: The Visitor
1989
Key Animation
tvAngel Cop
1989
Key Animation
tvHades Project Zeorymer
1988
Key Animation
tvGunbuster
1988
Key Animation
movieAkira
1988
Key Animation
tvDirty Pair OVA
1987
Opening/Ending Animation
movieProject A-Ko
1986
Key Animation
tvFight!! Iczer-One
1985
Key Animation
tvDirty Pair
1985
Key Animation
tvMagical Emi, the Magic Star
1985
Key Animation
movieUrusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
Key Animation
tvCream Lemon
1984
Key Animation
tvUrusei Yatsura
1981
Key Animation
Art3
movieCrimson Wolf
1993
Storyboard Artist
tvNadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Storyboard Artist
tvAngel Cop
1989
Storyboard Artist
Acting1
Crew1
movieEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Special Effects
Writing1
movieCrimson Wolf
1993
Screenplay