Shoichi Masuo
Directing
Born 1960-02-24 · Tōkyō, Japan · Died 2017-07-24
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.
Acting
Crew
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Special Effects
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Key Animation
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
Director
Submarine 707 Revolution
Director
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Key Animation
Brave Story
Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Key Animation
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Director
Submarine 707R
Series Director
Yukikaze
Key Animation
A Tree of Palme
Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Key Animation
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Key Animation
VanDread
Key Animation
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Key Animation
Meltylancer: The Animation
Key Animation