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Masaaki Sakurai

Bio: Masaaki Sakurai is an animator and character designer. Note: Not to be confused with the screenplay writer 桜井正明 (Sakurai Masaaki) whom he shares his name with
Born: Unknown birthdate.
Masaaki Sakurai is ?
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Poster of Hula Fulla Dance
Hula Fulla Dance
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Hula Fulla Dance
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Dec 03 2021
Poster of Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Pompo the Cinephile
Pompo the Cinephile
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Pompo the Cinephile
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of Ao Oni The Animation
Ao Oni The Animation
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Ao Oni The Animation
as 'Character Designer'.
Sat, Feb 11 2017
Poster of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 26 2013
Poster of Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Aug 18 2012
Poster of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 13 2010
Poster of Welcome to the Space Show
Welcome to the Space Show
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Welcome to the Space Show
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Feb 18 2010
Poster of Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Jul 30 2008
Poster of Stormy Night
Stormy Night
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Stormy Night
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 10 2005
Poster of Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Kishin Houkou Demonbane
as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Thu, Jul 01 2004
Poster of You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of Panzer Dragoon
Panzer Dragoon
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Panzer Dragoon
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 26 1996

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Yoasobi Gurashi!
Yoasobi Gurashi!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Yoasobi Gurashi!
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 08 2024
Poster of Protocol: Rain
Protocol: Rain
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Protocol: Rain
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2023
Poster of KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 06 2023
Poster of Housing Complex C
Housing Complex C
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Housing Complex C
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2022
Poster of Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
as 'Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 2022
Poster of SPY x FAMILY
SPY x FAMILY
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in SPY x FAMILY
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 2022
Poster of Sasaki and Miyano
Sasaki and Miyano
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Sasaki and Miyano
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 2022
Poster of Ranking of Kings
Ranking of Kings
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Ranking of Kings
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Remake Our Life!
Remake Our Life!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Remake Our Life!
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 03 2021
Poster of Fire Force
Fire Force
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Fire Force
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 2018
Poster of Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 2018
Poster of Tsugumomo
Tsugumomo
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Tsugumomo
as 'Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2017
Poster of Soul Buster
Soul Buster
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Soul Buster
as 'Animation Director, Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 2016
Poster of Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Dimension W
Dimension W
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Dimension W
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 2016
Poster of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 2016
Poster of Hakone-chan
Hakone-chan
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Hakone-chan
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2015
Poster of Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 05 2015
Poster of Re-Kan!
Re-Kan!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Re-Kan!
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 2015
Poster of Gourmet Girl Graffiti
Gourmet Girl Graffiti
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Gourmet Girl Graffiti
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 2015
Poster of Nisekoi
Nisekoi
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Nisekoi
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 2014
Poster of Tenioha!
Tenioha!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Tenioha!
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 22 2013
Poster of Date a Live
Date a Live
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Date a Live
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 2013
Poster of Say "I Love You."
Say "I Love You."
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Say "I Love You."
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 2012
Poster of Haitai Nanafa
Haitai Nanafa
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Haitai Nanafa
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 06 2012
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 06 2012
Poster of Crimson Girls: Chikan Shihai
Crimson Girls: Chikan Shihai
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Crimson Girls: Chikan Shihai
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 25 2012
Poster of High School D×D
High School D×D
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in High School D×D
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Mahou Shoujo Elena
Mahou Shoujo Elena
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Mahou Shoujo Elena
as 'Animation Director, Character Designer, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Is This a Zombie?
Is This a Zombie?
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Is This a Zombie?
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of Because I Don't Like My Big Brother At-All--!!
Because I Don't Like My Big Brother At-All--!!
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Because I Don't Like My Big Brother At-All--!!
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 08 2011
Poster of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
as 'Animation Director, Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 05 2010
Poster of The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in The Legend of the Legendary Heroes
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 26 2010
Poster of AIKa ZERO
AIKa ZERO
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in AIKa ZERO
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2009
Poster of Chrome Shelled Regios
Chrome Shelled Regios
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Chrome Shelled Regios
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2009
Poster of AIKa R-16 Virgin Mission
AIKa R-16 Virgin Mission
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in AIKa R-16 Virgin Mission
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 25 2007
Poster of Nagasarete Airanto
Nagasarete Airanto
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Nagasarete Airanto
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 2007
Poster of Hayate the Combat Butler
Hayate the Combat Butler
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Hayate the Combat Butler
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Red Garden
Red Garden
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Red Garden
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of Ergo Proxy
Ergo Proxy
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Ergo Proxy
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of Basilisk
Basilisk
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Basilisk
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2005
Poster of Karas
Karas
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Karas
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Monster
Monster
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Monster
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Master Keaton
Master Keaton
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in Master Keaton
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of TRIGUN
TRIGUN
Masaaki Sakurai was
? in TRIGUN
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1998