Shoichi Masuo
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 24, 1960
Day of Death: July 24, 2017 (57 years old)
Place of Birth: Tōkyō, Japan
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.
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Silent Möbius
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Moonlight Pierce
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
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Otaku no Video
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
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Otaku no Video 1982
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More Otaku no Video 1985
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Exper Zenon
