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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2013
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2012
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2009
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 2007
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2007
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Gunbuster: The Movie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Submarine 707 Revolution
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2006
Brave Story
Role: Animation
MOVIE • 2006
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2006
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
Submarine 707R
Role: Series Director
TV • 2003
Yukikaze
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2002
A Tree of Palme
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2002
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2001
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2001
VanDread
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2000
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Role: Key Animation
MOVIE • 2000
Meltylancer: The Animation
Role: Key Animation
TV • 1999