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Masaaki Yuasa

Directing

Born March 16, 1965 · Fukuoka, Japan

Also known as Masaki Yuasa · 湯淺政明 · ゆあさまさあき

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Biography

Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist and animator known for his wild free form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan. In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of Science SARU. Yuasa retired as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. On February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced.

Awards & recognition

  • Japan Movie Critics Award — Best Animation Director · 2023
  • Medal with Purple Ribbon

Filmography18 titles

Adventure Time

2010Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

2020Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Series Composition, Series Director

Ping Pong the Animation

2014Director, Series Composition, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer

Kaiba

2008Creator, Director, Original Story, Screenplay, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer

Tatami Time Machine Blues

2022Original Concept

Devilman: Crybaby

2018as Mob 11 (voice)

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

Original Concept

Ride Your Wave

2019Director

The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

2017Director, Storyboard Artist

Space Dandy

2014Animation Director, Creature Design, Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Writer

Mind Game

2004Director, Screenplay

Genius Party

2007Animation Director, Character Designer, Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Writer

Inu-Oh

2021Director

Japan Sinks: 2020

2020Executive Producer, Series Director

Lu Over the Wall

2017Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay

My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999Key Animation

Welcome to the Space Show

2010Storyboard Artist

YUREI DECO

Original Story