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Masaaki Yuasa

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Mar 16 1965
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
Masaaki Yuasa is 59 years old
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Poster of The Tatami Time Machine Blues
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Masaaki Yuasa was
57 in The Tatami Time Machine Blues
as 'Original Concept'.
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
Masaaki Yuasa was
57 in Inu-Oh
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 28 2022
Poster of Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition - Shizumanuki Bow -
Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition - Shizumanuki Bow -
Masaaki Yuasa was
55 in Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition - Shizumanuki Bow -
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
Masaaki Yuasa was
55 in Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Ride Your Wave
Ride Your Wave
Masaaki Yuasa was
54 in Ride Your Wave
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 2019
Poster of Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
Masaaki Yuasa was
52 in Lu Over the Wall
as 'Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Fri, May 19 2017
Poster of Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Masaaki Yuasa was
52 in Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Masaaki Yuasa was
49 in Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Kick-Heart
Kick-Heart
Masaaki Yuasa was
48 in Kick-Heart
as 'Director, Writer, Original Film Writer'.
Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of Welcome to the Space Show
Welcome to the Space Show
Masaaki Yuasa was
44 in Welcome to the Space Show
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Thu, Feb 18 2010
Poster of "Wanwa" The Doggy
"Wanwa" The Doggy
Masaaki Yuasa was
42 in "Wanwa" The Doggy
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Feb 15 2008
Poster of Happy Machine
Happy Machine
Masaaki Yuasa was
42 in Happy Machine
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Masaaki Yuasa was
42 in Genius Party
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Junk Town
Junk Town
Masaaki Yuasa was
41 in Junk Town
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 01 2006
Poster of Mind Game
Mind Game
Masaaki Yuasa was
39 in Mind Game
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 07 2004
Poster of The Whale Hunt
The Whale Hunt
Masaaki Yuasa was
36 in The Whale Hunt
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Cat Soup
Cat Soup
Masaaki Yuasa was
35 in Cat Soup
as 'Screenplay, Scenario Writer, Animation Director'.
Wed, Feb 21 2001
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Jungle
Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Jungle
Masaaki Yuasa was
35 in Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Jungle
as 'Character Designer'.
Sat, Apr 22 2000
Poster of Slime Adventures - Yeah! The Sea!
Slime Adventures - Yeah! The Sea!
Masaaki Yuasa was
34 in Slime Adventures - Yeah! The Sea!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 30 1999
Poster of My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Masaaki Yuasa was
34 in My Neighbors the Yamadas
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Masaaki Yuasa was
34 in Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
Masaaki Yuasa was
33 in Vampiyan Kids
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
Masaaki Yuasa was
33 in Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of Noiseman Sound Insect
Noiseman Sound Insect
Masaaki Yuasa was
32 in Noiseman Sound Insect
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director, Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Nov 22 1997
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Masaaki Yuasa was
32 in Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Masaaki Yuasa was
31 in Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Settings'.
Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Masaaki Yuasa was
30 in Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Apr 05 1995
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Masaaki Yuasa was
28 in Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
as 'Key Animation, Set Designer'.
Sat, Jul 24 1993
Poster of Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
Masaaki Yuasa was
27 in Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Chibi Maruko-chan
Chibi Maruko-chan
Masaaki Yuasa was
25 in Chibi Maruko-chan
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 15 1990
Poster of Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Masaaki Yuasa was
24 in Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 10 1990

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The Tatami Time Machine Blues
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Masaaki Yuasa was
57+ in The Tatami Time Machine Blues
as 'Original Concept'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2022
Poster of YUREI DECO
YUREI DECO
Masaaki Yuasa was
57+ in YUREI DECO
as 'Original Story'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 03 2022
Poster of Japan Sinks: 2020
Japan Sinks: 2020
Masaaki Yuasa was
55+ in Japan Sinks: 2020
as 'Series Director, Executive Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Super Shiro
Super Shiro
Masaaki Yuasa was
55+ in Super Shiro
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 23 2020
Poster of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Masaaki Yuasa was
54+ in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
as 'Director, Series Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Series Composition'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2020
Poster of Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby
Masaaki Yuasa was
52+ in Devilman Crybaby
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Poster of Ping Pong the Animation
Ping Pong the Animation
Masaaki Yuasa was
49+ in Ping Pong the Animation
as 'Series Director, Series Composition, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Space Dandy
Space Dandy
Masaaki Yuasa was
48+ in Space Dandy
as 'Animation Director, Writer, Key Animation, Creature Design, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 2014
Poster of Photokano
Photokano
Masaaki Yuasa was
48+ in Photokano
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
Masaaki Yuasa was
46+ in The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Shin-Men
Shin-Men
Masaaki Yuasa was
45+ in Shin-Men
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 26 2010
Poster of The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
Masaaki Yuasa was
45+ in The Tatami Galaxy
as 'Series Director, Writer, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Masaaki Yuasa was
45+ in Adventure Time
as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2010
Poster of Wakfu
Wakfu
Masaaki Yuasa was
43+ in Wakfu
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 2008
Poster of Genius Party Beyond
Genius Party Beyond
Masaaki Yuasa was
43+ in Genius Party Beyond
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 2008
Poster of Kaiba
Kaiba
Masaaki Yuasa was
43+ in Kaiba
as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Original Story, Screenplay, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 2008
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Masaaki Yuasa was
42+ in Genius Party
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Kemonozume
Kemonozume
Masaaki Yuasa was
41+ in Kemonozume
as 'Writer, Director, Series Director, Series Composition, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 05 2006
Poster of AIKa
AIKa
Masaaki Yuasa was
32+ in AIKa
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1997
Poster of Video Girl Ai
Video Girl Ai
Masaaki Yuasa was
27+ in Video Girl Ai
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun
Masaaki Yuasa was
22+ in Osomatsu-kun
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1988