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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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
Masaaki Yuasa was 57 in Inu-Oh as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 2022
Poster of Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition: Unsinkable Hope
Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition: Unsinkable Hope
Masaaki Yuasa was 55 in Japan Sinks 2020 Theatrical Edition: Unsinkable Hope as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Ride Your Wave
Ride Your Wave
Masaaki Yuasa was 54 in Ride Your Wave as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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, Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Kick-Heart
Kick-Heart
Masaaki Yuasa was 48 in Kick-Heart as 'Director, Writer, Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: 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 'Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 2010
Poster of "Wanwa" The Doggy
"Wanwa" The Doggy
Masaaki Yuasa was 42 in "Wanwa" The Doggy as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 2008
Poster of Happy Machine
Happy Machine
Masaaki Yuasa was 42 in Happy Machine as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Masaaki Yuasa was 42 in Genius Party as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Junk Town
Junk Town
Masaaki Yuasa was 41 in Junk Town as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 2006
Poster of Mind Game
Mind Game
Masaaki Yuasa was 39 in Mind Game as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 2004
Poster of The Whale Hunt
The Whale Hunt
Masaaki Yuasa was 36 in The Whale Hunt as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Cat Soup
Cat Soup
Masaaki Yuasa was 35 in Cat Soup as 'Screenplay, Scenario Writer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
Masaaki Yuasa was 33 in Vampiyan Kids as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of Noiseman Sound Insect
Noiseman Sound Insect
Masaaki Yuasa was 32 in Noiseman Sound Insect as 'Animation Director, Animation Supervisor, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Settings'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Chibi Maruko-chan
Chibi Maruko-chan
Masaaki Yuasa was 25 in Chibi Maruko-chan as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1990

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 The Tatami Time Machine Blues
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Masaaki Yuasa was 57+ in The Tatami Time Machine Blues as 'Original Concept'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2022
Poster of YUREI DECO
YUREI DECO
Masaaki Yuasa was 57+ in YUREI DECO as 'Original Story'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Super Shiro
Super Shiro
Masaaki Yuasa was 55+ in Super Shiro as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 2014
Poster of Photokano
Photokano
Masaaki Yuasa was 48+ in Photokano as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Shin-Men
Shin-Men
Masaaki Yuasa was 45+ in Shin-Men as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 2010
Poster of Wakfu
Wakfu
Masaaki Yuasa was 43+ in Wakfu as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 2008
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Masaaki Yuasa was 42+ in Genius Party as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 05 2006
Poster of AIKa
AIKa
Masaaki Yuasa was 32+ in AIKa as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun
Masaaki Yuasa was 22+ in Osomatsu-kun as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 13 1988