Shoichi Masuo
Directing
Born: February 24, 1960 · Tōkyō, Japan
Died: July 24, 2017 (aged 57)
Biography
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.
Known for
Akira
1988
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
2001
Photos (1)
Self / Appearances (1)
Directing (23)
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Director
Gunbuster
Director
Baby and Me
Director
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Director
Revival of Evangelion
Director
Submarine 707R
Series Director
Otaku no Video
Director
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Assistant Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
Director
Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
Director
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Director
Otaku no Video
Director
Submarine 707 Revolution
Director
Crimson Wolf
Director
Otaku no Video 1982
Director
紅狼 ホンラン
Director
Yuuwaku Countdown
Director
Writing (1)
Other Crew (49)
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura
Key Animation
Akira
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Key Animation
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Storyboard Artist
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Key Animation
His and Her Circumstances
Key Animation
Gunbuster
Key Animation
Pokémon: The First Movie
Key Animation
VanDread
Key Animation
Magical Emi, the Magic Star
Key Animation
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Key Animation
Dirty Pair
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Special Effects
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Key Animation
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Key Animation
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Key Animation
Angel Cop
Key Animation
Angel Cop
Storyboard Artist
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Key Animation
Doomed Megalopolis
Key Animation
Hades Project Zeorymer
Key Animation
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Key Animation
Dirty Pair OVA
Opening/Ending Animation
Fight!! Iczer-One
Key Animation
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Key Animation
Shamanic Princess
Key Animation
Yukikaze
Key Animation
Meltylancer: The Animation
Key Animation
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Key Animation
Super Atragon
Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
Key Animation
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda
Animation
Project A-Ko
Key Animation
Exper Zenon
Key Animation
A Tree of Palme
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Key Animation
Brave Story
Animation
Baoh: The Visitor
Key Animation
Silent Möbius
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Animation Director
Crimson Wolf
Storyboard Artist
Crimson Wolf
Key Animation
Cream Lemon
Key Animation