Shoichi Masuo
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1960
- Died
- July 24, 2017 (aged 57)
- Birthplace
- Tōkyō, Japan
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.
Known For
Akira
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Pokémon: The First Movie
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Filmography
Submarine 707 Revolution
Movie · Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Movie · Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
Movie · Director
Kishin Houkou Demonbane
Movie · Director
Submarine 707R
TV · Series Director · 2 eps
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Movie · Director
Revival of Evangelion
Movie · Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Movie · Director
Baby and Me
TV · Director · 1 ep
Countdown Conjoined
TV · Director · 6 eps
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · Director · 1 ep
Crimson Wolf
Movie · Director
紅狼 ホンラン
TV · Director · 1 ep
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
TV · Director · 6 eps
Otaku no Video
Movie · Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Movie · Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Movie · Director
Otaku no Video 1982
Movie · Director
Otaku no Video
TV · Director · 2 eps
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
TV · Director · 1 ep
Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody
Movie · Director
Gunbuster
TV · Director · 2 eps
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Movie · Assistant Director