Shin'ichi Masaki
- Known for
- Directing
- Died
- May 1, 2018
Biography
Shiniichi Masaki (政木 伸一) was a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who passed away in May 2018. He began his career at Kaname Production, transitioning from production assistant to director. At a young age, he directed "The Humanoid", a science fiction film that marked his directorial debut. Later, he worked as a freelancer, mainly collaborating with studios like Studio Gazelle. Over more than three decades, Masaki contributed to a wide range of anime series across TV, film, and OVA formats. His notable works include "Fist of the North Star", "Saint Seiya", "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Initial D: Second Stage", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion". He also directed episodes of "Yu-Gi-Oh!", "Persona4 the ANIMATION", "Danganronpa", and "Girls und Panzer".
Known For
Filmography
Sakura Quest
TV · Director · 1 ep
Yatterman Night
TV · Director · 1 ep
Absolute Duo
TV · Director · 1 ep
Classroom Crisis
TV · Director · 2 eps
Baby Steps
TV · Director · 1 ep
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[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
TV · Director · 2 eps
Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo
TV · Director · 4 eps
Macross Frontier
TV · Director · 1 ep
Onegai My Melody
TV · Director · 8 eps
Space Symphony Maetel
TV · Director · 13 eps
Ultra Maniac OVA
Movie · Director
Hikaru no Go
TV · Director · 9 eps
Koihime
TV · Director · 4 eps
Fighting Spirit
TV · Director · 2 eps
DNA Sights 999.9
Movie · Assistant Director
In Praise of Ancestors
TV · Director · 4 eps
Master Keaton
TV · Director · 1 ep
Initial D
TV · Series Director · 13 eps
Azuki-chan
TV · Director · 1 ep
The Legacy of Al Caral
Movie · Director
The Humanoid
Movie · Director
Saint Seiya
TV · Director · 1 ep