Shoichi Masuo
Directing · Born 1960-02-24 · age 57 at death · 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.
Titles
Akira
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Pokémon: The First Movie
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
His and Her Circumstances
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Gunbuster
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Brave Story
Revival of Evangelion
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Project A-Ko
Baoh: The Visitor
Urusei Yatsura
Dirty Pair
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
VanDread
A Tree of Palme
Otaku no Video
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Silent Möbius
Gunbuster: The Movie
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Doomed Megalopolis
Shamanic Princess
Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Baby and Me
Angel Cop
Yukikaze
Fight!! Iczer-One
Magical Emi, the Magic Star
Dirty Pair OVA
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
Cream Lemon
Submarine 707 Revolution
Exper Zenon
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Otaku no Video
Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
Crimson Wolf
Meltylancer: The Animation
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Hades Project Zeorymer
Submarine 707R
Otaku no Video 1982
Yuuwaku Countdown
Super Atragon
紅狼 ホンラン
Moonlight Pierce