Masaaki Yuasa
Directing
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.
Filmography
Acting (1)
2014
The Making of Kick-Heartas Self
7.0
Production & Directing (50)
2022
The Tatami Time Machine BluesOriginal Concept
8.5
2022
Inu-OhDirector
7.4
2020
5.0
2020
2019
Ride Your WaveDirector
7.6
2017
Lu Over the WallDirector
7.0
2017
Lu Over the WallScreenplay
7.0
2017
Lu Over the WallExecutive Producer
7.0
2017
Night Is Short, Walk On GirlDirector
7.4
2017
Night Is Short, Walk On GirlStoryboard Artist
7.4
7.5
2013
Kick-HeartDirector
6.0
2013
Kick-HeartWriter
6.0
2013
Kick-HeartOriginal Film Writer
6.0
2010
Welcome to the Space ShowStoryboard Artist
6.5
2007
Genius PartyDirector
6.5
2007
Genius PartyScreenplay
6.5
2007
Genius PartyStoryboard Artist
6.5
2007
Genius PartyCharacter Designer
6.5
2007
Genius PartyAnimation Director
6.5
2006
Junk TownKey Animation
6.0
2004
Mind GameDirector
7.5
2004
Mind GameScreenplay
7.5
2001
The Whale HuntKey Animation
7.4
2001
Cat SoupScreenplay
7.1
2001
Cat SoupScenario Writer
7.1
2001
Cat SoupAnimation Director
7.1
2000
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites StormCharacter Designer
7.6
1999
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!Director
4.0
1999
My Neighbors the YamadasKey Animation
7.0
1999
6.5
1999
Vampiyan KidsStoryboard Artist
1999
Vampiyan KidsDirector
1998
6.1
1997
Noiseman Sound InsectCharacter Designer
6.8
1997
Noiseman Sound InsectAnimation Director
6.8
1997
Noiseman Sound InsectAnimation Supervisor
6.8
1997
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of DarknessKey Animation
7.3
1996
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In HenderlandStoryboard Artist
7.2
1996
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In HenderlandKey Animation
7.2
1996
7.2
1995
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's AmbitionKey Animation
6.1
1993
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard DevilKey Animation
7.0
1993
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard DevilSet Designer
7.0
1992
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite SongKey Animation
7.6
1991
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noruCharacter Designer
1991
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noruAnimation Director
1990
Chibi Maruko-chanKey Animation
7.0
1990
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal PlanetKey Animation
6.7
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Daisy's LifeDirector