Directing
Masaaki Yuasa
JA cinema · 32 credits
Born
16 March 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Fukuoka, Japan
Also known as Masaki Yuasa · 湯淺政明 · ゆあさまさあき
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.
Known for
Filmography
Daisy's Life
Director
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Original Concept
Inu-Oh
Director
Ride Your Wave
Director
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Director, Storyboard Artist
Lu Over the Wall
Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
Kick-Heart
Director, Writer, Original Film Writer
Welcome to the Space Show
Storyboard Artist
Genius Party
Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director
Junk Town
Key Animation
Mind Game
Director, Screenplay
Cat Soup
Screenplay, Scenario Writer, Animation Director
The Whale Hunt
Key Animation
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Storm Called: The Jungle
Character Designer
Vampiyan Kids
Storyboard Artist, Director
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Key Animation
Noiseman Sound Insect
Animation Director, Animation Supervisor, Character Designer
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland
Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Settings
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil
Key Animation, Set Designer
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
Key Animation
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru
1991
Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru
Character Designer, Animation Director
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Key Animation
Chibi Maruko-chan
Key Animation