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Masao Maruyama

Bio: Masao Maruyama (丸山 正雄, born June 19, 1941) is a Japanese anime producer and anime entrepreneur, the co-founder of Madhouse, as well as the founder of MAPPA and Studio M2. He is the current chairman of MAPPA and president of Studio M2
Born: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Birthplace: Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan
Masao Maruyama is 83 years old
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Poster of One Arm
One Arm
Masao Maruyama was
77 in One Arm
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 11 2019
Poster of In This Corner of the World
In This Corner of the World
Masao Maruyama was
75 in In This Corner of the World
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Nov 12 2016
Poster of Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Masao Maruyama was
71 in Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jan 12 2013
Poster of Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors
Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors
Masao Maruyama was
68 in Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Oct 07 2009
Poster of Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
Masao Maruyama was
65 in Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
Masao Maruyama was
64 in Final Fantasy VII: Last Order
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Sep 14 2005
Poster of Aquarian Age the Movie
Aquarian Age the Movie
Masao Maruyama was
62 in Aquarian Age the Movie
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Nov 20 2003
Poster of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Masao Maruyama was
62 in Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jun 26 2003
Poster of Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Masao Maruyama was
61 in Millennium Actress
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of X: An Omen
X: An Omen
Masao Maruyama was
60 in X: An Omen
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Aug 25 2001
Poster of Metropolis
Metropolis
Masao Maruyama was
59 in Metropolis
as 'Producer'.
Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Reign: The Conqueror Movie
Reign: The Conqueror Movie
Masao Maruyama was
59 in Reign: The Conqueror Movie
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Masao Maruyama was
59 in Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Masao Maruyama was
58 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Aug 21 1999
Poster of Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
Masao Maruyama was
56 in Perfect Blue
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Satanika
Satanika
Masao Maruyama was
56 in Satanika
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Azuki-chan the Movie
Azuki-chan the Movie
Masao Maruyama was
54 in Azuki-chan the Movie
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Memories
Memories
Masao Maruyama was
54 in Memories
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Bio Hunter
Bio Hunter
Masao Maruyama was
54 in Bio Hunter
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 08 1995
Poster of Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo
Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo
Masao Maruyama was
53 in Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jul 06 1994
Poster of A-Girl
A-Girl
Masao Maruyama was
52 in A-Girl
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Kiss Me On The Apple Of My Eye
Kiss Me On The Apple Of My Eye
Masao Maruyama was
52 in Kiss Me On The Apple Of My Eye
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Pops
Pops
Masao Maruyama was
52 in Pops
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Singles
Singles
Masao Maruyama was
51 in Singles
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Desperate Love
Desperate Love
Masao Maruyama was
51 in Desperate Love
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jul 29 1992
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles
Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles
Masao Maruyama was
50 in Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese
Urusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese
Masao Maruyama was
48 in Urusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Dec 21 1989
Poster of Neo Tokyo
Neo Tokyo
Masao Maruyama was
47 in Neo Tokyo
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of Fairy King
Fairy King
Masao Maruyama was
47 in Fairy King
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika
Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika
Masao Maruyama was
47 in Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Aug 07 1988
Poster of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
Masao Maruyama was
46 in Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 06 1988
Poster of Phoenix: Space Chapter
Phoenix: Space Chapter
Masao Maruyama was
46 in Phoenix: Space Chapter
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of Junk Boy
Junk Boy
Masao Maruyama was
46 in Junk Boy
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Masao Maruyama was
46 in The Running Man
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of The Order to Stop Construction
The Order to Stop Construction
Masao Maruyama was
46 in The Order to Stop Construction
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of Labryinth Labryinthos
Labryinth Labryinthos
Masao Maruyama was
46 in Labryinth Labryinthos
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Masao Maruyama was
45 in Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Bobby's Girl
Bobby's Girl
Masao Maruyama was
43 in Bobby's Girl
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Mar 09 1985
Poster of The Dagger of Kamui
The Dagger of Kamui
Masao Maruyama was
43 in The Dagger of Kamui
as 'Producer, Production Design'.
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Mfinda
Mfinda
Masao Maruyama will be
83+ in Mfinda
as 'Producer'.
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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 PLUTO
PLUTO
Masao Maruyama was
82+ in PLUTO
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Onihei
Onihei
Masao Maruyama was
75+ in Onihei
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 2017
Poster of Chihayafuru
Chihayafuru
Masao Maruyama was
70+ in Chihayafuru
as 'Creative Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Mokke
Mokke
Masao Maruyama was
66+ in Mokke
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Masao Maruyama was
65+ in Den-noh Coil
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Claymore
Claymore
Masao Maruyama was
65+ in Claymore
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 2007
Poster of Death Note
Death Note
Masao Maruyama was
65+ in Death Note
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of NANA
NANA
Masao Maruyama was
64+ in NANA
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2006
Poster of Paradise Kiss
Paradise Kiss
Masao Maruyama was
64+ in Paradise Kiss
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Tenjho Tenge
Tenjho Tenge
Masao Maruyama was
62+ in Tenjho Tenge
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of The Gokusen
The Gokusen
Masao Maruyama was
62+ in The Gokusen
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 2004
Poster of Hitsuji no Uta
Hitsuji no Uta
Masao Maruyama was
61+ in Hitsuji no Uta
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 25 2003
Poster of Texhnolyze
Texhnolyze
Masao Maruyama was
61+ in Texhnolyze
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 2003
Poster of Trava: Fist Planet
Trava: Fist Planet
Masao Maruyama was
60+ in Trava: Fist Planet
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of X
X
Masao Maruyama was
60+ in X
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of Chance Pop Session
Chance Pop Session
Masao Maruyama was
59+ in Chance Pop Session
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 21 2001
Poster of Sakura Wars
Sakura Wars
Masao Maruyama was
58+ in Sakura Wars
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 08 2000
Poster of Boogiepop Phantom
Boogiepop Phantom
Masao Maruyama was
58+ in Boogiepop Phantom
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2000
Poster of Pet Shop of Horrors
Pet Shop of Horrors
Masao Maruyama was
57+ in Pet Shop of Horrors
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1999
Poster of TRIGUN
TRIGUN
Masao Maruyama was
56+ in TRIGUN
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1998
Poster of Street Fighter
Street Fighter
Masao Maruyama was
54+ in Street Fighter
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 1995
Poster of DNA²
DNA²
Masao Maruyama was
53+ in DNA²
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1994
Poster of Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Masao Maruyama was
52+ in Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 21 1994
Poster of Zetsuai-1989
Zetsuai-1989
Masao Maruyama was
51+ in Zetsuai-1989
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1992
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Masao Maruyama was
50+ in Doomed Megalopolis
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Jetter Mars
Jetter Mars
Masao Maruyama was
35+ in Jetter Mars
as 'Series Composition'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 03 1977
Poster of Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
Masao Maruyama was
30+ in Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
as 'Settings'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971