Masayuki Kouda
Masayuki Kouda (甲田 正行, Kōda Masayuki) is a Japanese animator, anime director, character designer, and storyboard artist. He began his career as an in-between artist for Studio Pierrot before making his debut as a key animator in 2005. He is primarily known for his work in the Naruto franchise, but was first recognized for his strong drawing ability as a animation director/animator for the show 'Blue Dragon' (2007), which translated into becoming a high priority animation director for Naruto Shippuden from 2010-2013. In 2014, he made his debut as character designer and chief animation director for the show 'Baby Steps'. Following this, he made his directorial debut for Naruto Shippuden episode 469 (2016) and became a leading member of the franchise's staff moving forward.
Acting
- 2023ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Animation Director and Animator1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026Magical Sisters LuluttoLillyKey Animation1 ep.
- 2023The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the ApocalypseOpening/Ending Animation1 ep.
- 2018Puzzle & DragonsAnimation Director2 ep.
- 201718ifKey Animation1 ep.
- 2017Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist180 ep.
- 2014Baby StepsAnimation Director, Character Designer, Key Animation, Supervising Animation Director25 ep.
- 2012NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja PalsAnimation Director5 ep.
- 2012Black Rock ShooterKey Animation1 ep.
- 2010Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no UmiKey Animation1 ep.
- 2009Sengoku BASARA: Samurai KingsKey Animation1 ep.
- 2008Kure-naiKey Animation2 ep.
- 2007Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiKey Animation1 ep.
- 2007Blue DragonAnimation Director, Key Animation9 ep.
- 2007Gigantic FormulaKey Animation1 ep.
- 2007Naruto ShippūdenDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2005Paradise KissKey Animation1 ep.
- 2002NarutoAnimation, Key Animation11 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Animation Director and Animator1 ep.
Also known as: 甲田 正行 · Masayuki Kôda · Masayuki Koda · Masayuki Kōda · こうだ まさゆき