Directing
Shoichi Masuo
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.
Behind the camera
- 2013Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Key Animation3 ep.
- 2003Submarine 707RSeries Director2 ep.
- 2002YukikazeKey Animation1 ep.
- 2001Final Fantasy: UnlimitedKey Animation2 ep.
- 2000VanDreadKey Animation1 ep.
- 1999Meltylancer: The AnimationKey Animation2 ep.
- 1998His and Her CircumstancesKey Animation3 ep.
- 1996Baby and MeDirector1 ep.
- 1996Shamanic PrincessKey Animation2 ep.
- 1995Super AtragonKey Animation1 ep.
- 1995Neon Genesis EvangelionDirector, Key Animation7 ep.
- 1993紅狼 ホンランDirector1 ep.
- 1993The Irresponsible Captain TylorKey Animation6 ep.
- 1992All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku NukuDirector6 ep.
- 1992Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood StillKey Animation2 ep.
- 1991Otaku no VideoDirector2 ep.
- 1991Doomed MegalopolisKey Animation1 ep.
- 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterDirector, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist8 ep.
- 1989Angel CopKey Animation, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 1988Hades Project ZeorymerKey Animation1 ep.
- 1988GunbusterDirector, Key Animation3 ep.
- 1987Dirty Pair OVAOpening/Ending Animation10 ep.
- 1985Fight!! Iczer-OneKey Animation1 ep.
- 1985Dirty PairKey Animation1 ep.
- 1985Magical Emi, the Magic StarKey Animation1 ep.
- 1981Urusei YatsuraKey Animation1 ep.
Also known as: Shôichi Masuo · Shouichi Masuo · 増尾 昭一