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Masaaki Yuasa
AKA: Masaki Yuasa · 湯淺政明 · ゆあさまさあき
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Born: 1965
Fukuoka, Japan
34 Global Credits
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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.
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.
Known For
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Original Concept
2022 · JP
YUREI DECO
Original Story
2022 · JP
Japan Sinks: 2020
Executive Producer, Series Director
2020 · JP
Super Shiro
Series Director
2020 · JP
Devilman Crybaby
Mob 11 (voice)
2018 · JP
Space Dandy
Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Writer
2014 · JP
Photokano
Storyboard Artist
2013 · JP
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
Key Animation
2011 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Tatami Time Machine Blues | 2022 | Original Concept |
| YUREI DECO | 2022 | Original Story |
| Japan Sinks: 2020 | 2020 | Executive Producer, Series Director |
| Super Shiro | 2020 | Series Director |
| Devilman Crybaby | 2018 | Mob 11 (voice) |
| Devilman Crybaby | 2018 | Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist |
| Space Dandy | 2014 | Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Photokano | 2013 | Storyboard Artist |
| The Mystic Archives of Dantalian | 2011 | Key Animation |
| Shin-Men | 2010 | Director |
| The Tatami Galaxy | 2010 | Opening/Ending Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Adventure Time | 2010 | Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Genius Party Beyond | 2008 | Key Animation |
| Kaiba | 2008 | Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Kemonozume | 2006 | Key Animation, Series Composition, Series Director, Storyboard Artist |
| AIKa | 1997 | Key Animation |
| The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors | 1990 | Animation Director |
| Osomatsu-kun | 1988 | Key Animation |