Shin'ichi Masaki

Directing May 1, 2018

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".

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