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Mahiro Maeda

Bio: Mahiro Maeda (前田 真宏 Maeda Mahiro) born March 14, 1963 is one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators working today, having worked as director, character designer, and animator for many of Japan's top series. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies called him "one of the most imaginative visualists in anime"
Born: Thu, Mar 14 1963
Birthplace: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Mahiro Maeda is 61 years old
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Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Mahiro Maeda will be
61 in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Jan 17 2025
Poster of Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
Mahiro Maeda was
60 in Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
as 'Art Designer'.
Tue, Mar 28 2023
Poster of Shin Kamen Rider
Shin Kamen Rider
Mahiro Maeda was
60 in Shin Kamen Rider
as 'Conceptual Design, Costume Design'.
Fri, Mar 17 2023
Poster of EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
Mahiro Maeda was
59 in EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
as 'Comic Book'.
Wed, Mar 08 2023
Poster of SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
Mahiro Maeda was
59 in SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
as 'Creature Design'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
Mahiro Maeda was
59 in Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
as 'Key Animation, Concept Artist'.
Tue, Mar 15 2022
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Mahiro Maeda was
57 in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
as 'Key Animation, Art Designer, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
Mahiro Maeda was
53 in A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 23 2016
Poster of Shin Godzilla
Shin Godzilla
Mahiro Maeda was
53 in Shin Godzilla
as 'Storyboard, Conceptual Design, Art Direction'.
Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
Mahiro Maeda was
52 in Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Hammerhead
Hammerhead
Mahiro Maeda was
52 in Hammerhead
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 25 2015
Poster of Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mahiro Maeda was
52 in Mad Max: Fury Road
as 'Animation'.
Wed, May 13 2015
Poster of Kanón
Kanón
Mahiro Maeda was
51 in Kanón
as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Character Designer, Key Animation, Director'.
Fri, Mar 13 2015
Poster of 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
Mahiro Maeda was
51 in 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Mahiro Maeda was
50 in Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Mahiro Maeda was
49 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director, Co-Writer'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Mahiro Maeda was
49 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Jul 10 2012
Poster of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Mahiro Maeda was
46 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Genius Party Beyond
Genius Party Beyond
Mahiro Maeda was
45 in Genius Party Beyond
as 'Director, Character Designer, Animation Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 11 2008
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Mahiro Maeda was
45 in Ani*Kuri15
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 07 2008
Poster of Gala
Gala
Mahiro Maeda was
44 in Gala
as 'Director, Animation Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Feb 15 2008
Poster of Princess Onmitsu
Princess Onmitsu
Mahiro Maeda was
44 in Princess Onmitsu
as 'Director, Original Story'.
Mon, Dec 10 2007
Poster of Brave Story
Brave Story
Mahiro Maeda was
43 in Brave Story
as 'Storyboard Artist, Animation, Director'.
Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of Origin: Spirits of the Past
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Mahiro Maeda was
42 in Origin: Spirits of the Past
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
Sat, Jan 07 2006
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Mahiro Maeda was
40 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1
as 'Animation'.
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Mahiro Maeda was
40 in The Animatrix
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of The Second Renaissance Part II
The Second Renaissance Part II
Mahiro Maeda was
40 in The Second Renaissance Part II
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 05 2003
Poster of The Second Renaissance Part I
The Second Renaissance Part I
Mahiro Maeda was
39 in The Second Renaissance Part I
as 'Director, Writer, Animation Director, Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Tue, Feb 04 2003
Poster of Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Mahiro Maeda was
35 in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
as 'Creature Design'.
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Mahiro Maeda was
34 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Mahiro Maeda was
33 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
as 'Creature Design'.
Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Gunsmith Cats
Gunsmith Cats
Mahiro Maeda was
32 in Gunsmith Cats
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Nov 01 1995
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Mahiro Maeda was
29 in Porco Rosso
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 18 1992
Poster of Moonlight Pierce
Moonlight Pierce
Mahiro Maeda was
28 in Moonlight Pierce
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Route 20: Galactic Airport
Route 20: Galactic Airport
Mahiro Maeda was
28 in Route 20: Galactic Airport
as 'Director, Story'.
Wed, Aug 28 1991
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Mahiro Maeda was
28 in Only Yesterday
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Mahiro Maeda was
28 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
Mahiro Maeda was
24 in The Tale of Genji
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 19 1987
Poster of Battle Royale High School
Battle Royale High School
Mahiro Maeda was
24 in Battle Royale High School
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Dec 10 1987
Poster of Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
Mahiro Maeda was
24 in Robot Carnival
as 'Animation'.
Tue, Jul 21 1987
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Mahiro Maeda was
24 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
Mahiro Maeda was
23 in Castle in the Sky
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
Mahiro Maeda was
22 in Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Apr 01 1985
Poster of Birth: A War of Two Worlds
Birth: A War of Two Worlds
Mahiro Maeda was
21 in Birth: A War of Two Worlds
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Sep 05 1984
Poster of DAICON IV Opening Animation
DAICON IV Opening Animation
Mahiro Maeda was
20 in DAICON IV Opening Animation
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 20 1983
Poster of DAICON III Opening Animation
DAICON III Opening Animation
Mahiro Maeda was
18 in DAICON III Opening Animation
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 22 1981

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8
Mahiro Maeda was
61+ in Kaiju No. 8
as 'Creature Design'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 13 2024
Poster of SSSS.GRIDMAN
SSSS.GRIDMAN
Mahiro Maeda was
55+ in SSSS.GRIDMAN
as 'Creature Design'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 2018
Poster of One-Punch Man
One-Punch Man
Mahiro Maeda was
52+ in One-Punch Man
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 2015
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Mahiro Maeda was
51+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Director, Character Designer, Storyboard, Writer, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
Mahiro Maeda was
50+ in Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
as 'Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 2013
Poster of Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill
Mahiro Maeda was
50+ in Kill la Kill
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Genius Party Beyond
Genius Party Beyond
Mahiro Maeda was
45+ in Genius Party Beyond
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 2008
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Mahiro Maeda was
44+ in Ani*Kuri15
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 07 2007
Poster of Gankutsuou
Gankutsuou
Mahiro Maeda was
41+ in Gankutsuou
as 'Executive Producer, Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Mahiro Maeda was
40+ in The Animatrix
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Last Exile
Last Exile
Mahiro Maeda was
40+ in Last Exile
as 'Production Design, Mechanical Designer, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 2003
Poster of Gate Keepers 21
Gate Keepers 21
Mahiro Maeda was
39+ in Gate Keepers 21
as 'Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 24 2002
Poster of Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Mahiro Maeda was
38+ in Final Fantasy: Unlimited
as 'Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Art Designer, Creature Design, Series Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of VanDread
VanDread
Mahiro Maeda was
37+ in VanDread
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Mahiro Maeda was
35+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Key Animation, Mechanical Designer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Mahiro Maeda was
28+ in Doomed Megalopolis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Mahiro Maeda was
27+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Mahiro Maeda was
25+ in Gunbuster
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Lemon Angel
Lemon Angel
Mahiro Maeda was
24+ in Lemon Angel
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Cream Lemon
Cream Lemon
Mahiro Maeda was
21+ in Cream Lemon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Mahiro Maeda will be
61+ in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Unreleased