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.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Akira
Key Animation
1988
TV
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Director
1995
Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Key Animation
1997
Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie
Key Animation
1998
Movie
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Special Effects
2007
Movie
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Key Animation
2009
Movie
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Key Animation
2012
Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Key Animation
2000
Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Director
1997
Movie
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Key Animation
2006
Movie
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Key Animation
2006
Movie
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Key Animation
2001