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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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2006

Gunbuster: The Movie

Shoichi Masuo was 46 in Gunbuster: The Movie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2006

Submarine 707 Revolution

Shoichi Masuo was 46 in Submarine 707 Revolution as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006

Brave Story

Shoichi Masuo was 46 in Brave Story as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 22 2006

Origin: Spirits of the Past

Shoichi Masuo was 45 in Origin: Spirits of the Past as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 2006

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

Shoichi Masuo was 44 in Kishin Houkou Demonbane as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 2004

A Tree of Palme

Shoichi Masuo was 42 in A Tree of Palme as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 2002

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Shoichi Masuo was 40 in Pokémon 3: The Movie as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2000

Pokémon: The First Movie

Shoichi Masuo was 38 in Pokémon: The First Movie as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998

Evangelion: Death (True)²

Shoichi Masuo was 38 in Evangelion: Death (True)² as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1998

Revival of Evangelion

Shoichi Masuo was 38 in Revival of Evangelion as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1997

Crimson Wolf

Shoichi Masuo was 33 in Crimson Wolf as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1993

More Otaku no Video 1985

Shoichi Masuo was 31 in More Otaku no Video 1985 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1991

Moonlight Pierce

Shoichi Masuo was 31 in Moonlight Pierce as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1991

Exper Zenon

Shoichi Masuo was 31 in Exper Zenon as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video

Shoichi Masuo was 31 in Otaku no Video as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video 1982

Shoichi Masuo was 31 in Otaku no Video 1982 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Silent Möbius

Shoichi Masuo was 30 in Silent Möbius as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1991

Baoh: The Visitor

Shoichi Masuo was 29 in Baoh: The Visitor as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1989

Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

Shoichi Masuo was 28 in Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 20 1988

Akira

Shoichi Masuo was 28 in Akira as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987

Project A-Ko

Shoichi Masuo was 26 in Project A-Ko as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1986

Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

Shoichi Masuo was 24 in Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1985

Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

Shoichi Masuo was 24 in Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2013

Submarine 707R

Shoichi Masuo was 43+ in Submarine 707R as 'Series Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003

Yukikaze

Shoichi Masuo was 42+ in Yukikaze as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2002

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Shoichi Masuo was 41+ in Final Fantasy: Unlimited as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

VanDread

Shoichi Masuo was 40+ in VanDread as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000

Meltylancer: The Animation

Shoichi Masuo was 39+ in Meltylancer: The Animation as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 25 1999

His and Her Circumstances

Shoichi Masuo was 38+ in His and Her Circumstances as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1998

Baby and Me

Shoichi Masuo was 36+ in Baby and Me as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 1996

Shamanic Princess

Shoichi Masuo was 36+ in Shamanic Princess as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1996

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Shoichi Masuo was 35+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion as 'Director, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995

Yuuwaku Countdown

Shoichi Masuo was 35+ in Yuuwaku Countdown as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 15 1995

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

Shoichi Masuo was 32+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 23 1992

Doomed Megalopolis

Shoichi Masuo was 31+ in Doomed Megalopolis as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991

Otaku no Video

Shoichi Masuo was 31+ in Otaku no Video as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: 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, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990

Angel Cop

Shoichi Masuo was 29+ in Angel Cop as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 01 1989

Hades Project Zeorymer

Shoichi Masuo was 28+ in Hades Project Zeorymer as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 26 1988

Gunbuster

Shoichi Masuo was 28+ in Gunbuster as 'Director, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988

Dirty Pair 2

Shoichi Masuo was 27+ in Dirty Pair 2 as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 1987

Fight!! Iczer-One

Shoichi Masuo was 25+ in Fight!! Iczer-One as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1985

Dirty Pair

Shoichi Masuo was 25+ in Dirty Pair as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1985

Cream Lemon

Shoichi Masuo was 24+ in Cream Lemon as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984

Urusei Yatsura

Shoichi Masuo was 21+ in Urusei Yatsura as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1981