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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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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Mahiro Maeda was 61 in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2025

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'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 2023

Shin Kamen Rider

Mahiro Maeda was 60 in Shin Kamen Rider as 'Conceptual Design, Costume Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2023

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

Mahiro Maeda was 59 in EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.) as 'Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 2023

SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode

Mahiro Maeda was 59 in SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode as 'Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023

Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation

Mahiro Maeda was 59 in Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation as 'Concept Artist, Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 2022

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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 2021

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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016

Shin Godzilla

Mahiro Maeda was 53 in Shin Godzilla as 'Storyboard, Conceptual Design, Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2016

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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 2016

Hammerhead

Mahiro Maeda was 52 in Hammerhead as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road

Mahiro Maeda was 52 in Mad Max: Fury Road as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 2015

Kanón

Mahiro Maeda was 51 in Kanón as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Key Animation, Character Designer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2015

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Mahiro Maeda was 50 in Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013

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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2012

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Mahiro Maeda was 49 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 2012

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Mahiro Maeda was 46 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009

Genius Party Beyond

Mahiro Maeda was 45 in Genius Party Beyond as 'Director, Character Designer, Animation Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2008

Ani*Kuri15

Mahiro Maeda was 45 in Ani*Kuri15 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2008

Gala

Mahiro Maeda was 44 in Gala as 'Animation Director, Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 2008

Princess Onmitsu

Mahiro Maeda was 44 in Princess Onmitsu as 'Director, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2007

Brave Story

Mahiro Maeda was 43 in Brave Story as 'Storyboard Artist, Animation, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 22 2006

Origin: Spirits of the Past

Mahiro Maeda was 42 in Origin: Spirits of the Past as 'Mechanical Designer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 2006

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Mahiro Maeda was 40 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003

The Animatrix

Mahiro Maeda was 40 in The Animatrix as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003

The Second Renaissance Part II

Mahiro Maeda was 40 in The Second Renaissance Part II as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2003

The Second Renaissance Part I

Mahiro Maeda was 39 in The Second Renaissance Part I as 'Director, Animation Director, Character Designer, Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 2003

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

Mahiro Maeda was 35 in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris as 'Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1999

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Mahiro Maeda was 34 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1997

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Mahiro Maeda was 33 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion as 'Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996

Gunsmith Cats

Mahiro Maeda was 32 in Gunsmith Cats as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1995

Porco Rosso

Mahiro Maeda was 29 in Porco Rosso as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1992

Moonlight Pierce

Mahiro Maeda was 28 in Moonlight Pierce as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1991

Route 20: Galactic Airport

Mahiro Maeda was 28 in Route 20: Galactic Airport as 'Director, Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1991

Only Yesterday

Mahiro Maeda was 28 in Only Yesterday as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

The Tale of Genji

Mahiro Maeda was 24 in The Tale of Genji as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1987

Battle Royale High School

Mahiro Maeda was 24 in Battle Royale High School as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1987

Robot Carnival

Mahiro Maeda was 24 in Robot Carnival as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1987

Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

Mahiro Maeda was 24 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987

Castle in the Sky

Mahiro Maeda was 23 in Castle in the Sky as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986

Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot

Mahiro Maeda was 22 in Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1985

Birth: A War of Two Worlds

Mahiro Maeda was 21 in Birth: A War of Two Worlds as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1984

DAICON IV Opening Animation

Mahiro Maeda was 20 in DAICON IV Opening Animation as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1983

DAICON III Opening Animation

Mahiro Maeda was 18 in DAICON III Opening Animation as 'Key Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1981

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Kaiju No. 8

Mahiro Maeda was 61+ in Kaiju No. 8 as 'Creature Design'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 13 2024

SSSS.GRIDMAN

Mahiro Maeda was 55+ in SSSS.GRIDMAN as 'Creature Design'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 07 2018

One-Punch Man

Mahiro Maeda was 52+ in One-Punch Man as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 2015

Japan Animator Expo

Mahiro Maeda was 51+ in Japan Animator Expo as 'Director, Storyboard, Writer, Character Designer, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014

Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～

Mahiro Maeda was 50+ in Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～ as 'Original Story, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 13 2013

Kill la Kill

Mahiro Maeda was 50+ in Kill la Kill as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013

Genius Party Beyond

Mahiro Maeda was 45+ in Genius Party Beyond as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 2008

Ani*Kuri15

Mahiro Maeda was 44+ in Ani*Kuri15 as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 07 2007

Gankutsuou

Mahiro Maeda was 41+ in Gankutsuou as 'Executive Producer, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director, Original Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004

The Animatrix

Mahiro Maeda was 40+ in The Animatrix as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003

Last Exile

Mahiro Maeda was 40+ in Last Exile as 'Production Design, Mechanical Designer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 2003

Gate Keepers 21

Mahiro Maeda was 39+ in Gate Keepers 21 as 'Storyboard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 24 2002

Final Fantasy: Unlimited

Mahiro Maeda was 38+ in Final Fantasy: Unlimited as 'Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Character Designer, Creature Design, Art Designer, Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

VanDread

Mahiro Maeda was 37+ in VanDread as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000

Blue Submarine No. 6

Mahiro Maeda was 35+ in Blue Submarine No. 6 as 'Series Director, Character Designer, Mechanical Designer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998