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Shoichi Masuo

Bio: 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

Born: Wed, Feb 24 1960

Birthplace: Tōkyō, Japan

Death: Mon, Jul 24 2017

Shoichi Masuo is 57 years old

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Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Shoichi Masuo was

52 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Nov 17 2012

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Shoichi Masuo was

49 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

as 'Key Animation'.

Fri, Jun 26 2009

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Shoichi Masuo was

47 in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

as 'Special Effects, Key Animation'.

Sat, Sep 01 2007

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

Shoichi Masuo was

46 in Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

as 'Director'.

Sun, Oct 01 2006

Gunbuster: The Movie

Shoichi Masuo was

46 in Gunbuster: The Movie

as 'Director'.

Sun, Oct 01 2006

Submarine 707 Revolution

Shoichi Masuo was

46 in Submarine 707 Revolution

as 'Director'.

Thu, Aug 24 2006

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Shoichi Masuo was

46 in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jul 15 2006

Brave Story

Shoichi Masuo was

46 in Brave Story

as 'Animation'.

Mon, May 22 2006

Origin: Spirits of the Past

Shoichi Masuo was

45 in Origin: Spirits of the Past

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jan 07 2006

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

Shoichi Masuo was

44 in Kishin Houkou Demonbane

as 'Director'.

Thu, Jul 01 2004

A Tree of Palme

Shoichi Masuo was

42 in A Tree of Palme

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Mar 16 2002

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Shoichi Masuo was

40 in Pokémon 3: The Movie

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jul 08 2000

Pokémon: The First Movie

Shoichi Masuo was

38 in Pokémon: The First Movie

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jul 18 1998

Evangelion: Death (True)²

Shoichi Masuo was

38 in Evangelion: Death (True)²

as 'Director'.

Sat, Mar 07 1998

Revival of Evangelion

Shoichi Masuo was

38 in Revival of Evangelion

as 'Director'.

Sat, Mar 07 1998

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Shoichi Masuo was

37 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jul 19 1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Shoichi Masuo was

37 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

as 'Director, Key Animation'.

Sat, Mar 15 1997

Crimson Wolf

Shoichi Masuo was

33 in Crimson Wolf

as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay'.

Wed, Jul 07 1993

More Otaku no Video 1985

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in More Otaku no Video 1985

as 'Director'.

Fri, Dec 20 1991

Moonlight Pierce

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Moonlight Pierce

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Dec 14 1991

Exper Zenon

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Exper Zenon

as 'Key Animation'.

Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Otaku no Video

as 'Director'.

Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video 1982

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Otaku no Video 1982

as 'Director'.

Sun, Sep 01 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jun 29 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jun 21 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

as 'Animation Director'.

Fri, Jun 21 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Shoichi Masuo was

31 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jun 21 1991

Silent Möbius

Shoichi Masuo was

30 in Silent Möbius

as 'Key Animation'.

Mon, Jan 07 1991

Baoh: The Visitor

Shoichi Masuo was

29 in Baoh: The Visitor

as 'Key Animation'.

Wed, Nov 01 1989

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

Shoichi Masuo was

28 in Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jun 20 1988

Akira

Shoichi Masuo was

28 in Akira

as 'Key Animation'.

Fri, Jun 10 1988

Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

Shoichi Masuo was

27 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

as 'Assistant Director'.

Sat, Mar 14 1987

Project A-Ko

Shoichi Masuo was

26 in Project A-Ko

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jun 21 1986

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

Shoichi Masuo was

24 in Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Jan 26 1985

Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

Shoichi Masuo was

24 in Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

as 'Animation'.

Wed, Jan 16 1985

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Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199

Shoichi Masuo was

53+ in Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2013

Submarine 707R

Shoichi Masuo was

43+ in Submarine 707R

as 'Series Director'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003

Yukikaze

Shoichi Masuo was

42+ in Yukikaze

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2002

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Shoichi Masuo was

41+ in Final Fantasy: Unlimited

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

VanDread

Shoichi Masuo was

40+ in VanDread

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000

Meltylancer: The Animation

Shoichi Masuo was

39+ in Meltylancer: The Animation

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 25 1999

His and Her Circumstances

Shoichi Masuo was

38+ in His and Her Circumstances

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1998

Baby and Me

Shoichi Masuo was

36+ in Baby and Me

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 1996

Shamanic Princess

Shoichi Masuo was

36+ in Shamanic Princess

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1996

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Shoichi Masuo was

35+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion

as 'Director, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995

Yuuwaku Countdown

Shoichi Masuo was

35+ in Yuuwaku Countdown

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 15 1995

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

Shoichi Masuo was

32+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1993

All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

Shoichi Masuo was

32+ in All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1992

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Shoichi Masuo was

32+ in Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 23 1992

Doomed Megalopolis

Shoichi Masuo was

31+ in Doomed Megalopolis

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video

Shoichi Masuo was

31+ in Otaku no Video

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Shoichi Masuo was

30+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990

Angel Cop

Shoichi Masuo was

29+ in Angel Cop

as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 01 1989

Hades Project Zeorymer

Shoichi Masuo was

28+ in Hades Project Zeorymer

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Nov 26 1988

Gunbuster

Shoichi Masuo was

28+ in Gunbuster

as 'Director, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988

Dirty Pair 2

Shoichi Masuo was

27+ in Dirty Pair 2

as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 1987

Fight!! Iczer-One

Shoichi Masuo was

25+ in Fight!! Iczer-One

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1985

Dirty Pair

Shoichi Masuo was

25+ in Dirty Pair

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 15 1985

Magical Emi, the Magic Star

Shoichi Masuo was

25+ in Magical Emi, the Magic Star

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1985

Cream Lemon

Shoichi Masuo was

24+ in Cream Lemon

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984

Urusei Yatsura

Shoichi Masuo was

21+ in Urusei Yatsura

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1981