Shoichi Masuo

Shoichi Masuo

Shōichi Masuo was a Japanese animator, animation director, and director renowned for his contributions to the anime industry. He began his career in the late 1970s and became known for his work on series such as Gunbuster (1988) and Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), where he served as an animation director and key animator. Masuo was acclaimed for his dynamic action sequences and mechanical designs. In addition to his animation work, he directed the OVA series Aim for the Top 2! (2004). Masuo's influence extended through his mentorship of younger animators and his dedication to advancing the quality of animation in Japan.

  • Title: Shoichi Masuo
  • Popularity: 6.178
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1960-02-24
  • Place of Birth: Tōkyō, Japan
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  • Also Known As: Shôichi Masuo, Shouichi Masuo, 増尾 昭一
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Shoichi Masuo Movies

  • 1986
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    Project A-ko: Secret File

    Project A-ko: Secret File

    1 1986 HD

    A promotional video showcasing behind-the-scenes footage of the film "Project A-Ko", complete with interviews with the film's cast and crew.

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  • 2007
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    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    7.6 2007 HD

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  • 2012
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    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    7.2 2012 HD

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  • 2007
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    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    7.6 2007 HD

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  • 2009
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    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    7.8 2009 HD

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  • 1993
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    Crimson Wolf

    Crimson Wolf

    3.5 1993 HD

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  • 1987
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    Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

    Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

    6.9 1987 HD

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  • 1998
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    Evangelion: Death (True)²

    Evangelion: Death (True)²

    6.696 1998 HD

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  • 1998
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    Revival of Evangelion

    Revival of Evangelion

    7.7 1998 HD

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  • 2006
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    Submarine 707 Revolution

    Submarine 707 Revolution

    6.1 2006 HD

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  • 1993
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    Crimson Wolf

    Crimson Wolf

    3.5 1993 HD

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  • 1988
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    Akira

    Akira

    7.948 1988 HD

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  • 1997
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    7.4 1997 HD

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  • 2006
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    Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

    Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

    6.8 2006 HD

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  • 1991
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    Silent Möbius

    Silent Möbius

    5 1991 HD

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  • 1986
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    Project A-Ko

    Project A-Ko

    7 1986 HD

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  • 1985
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    Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

    Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

    5.6 1985 HD

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  • 2006
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    Gunbuster: The Movie

    Gunbuster: The Movie

    7.9 2006 HD

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  • 2006
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    Brave Story

    Brave Story

    6.3 2006 HD

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  • 1988
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    Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

    Project A-Ko 3: Cinderella Rhapsody

    6.8 1988 HD

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  • 2006
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    Origin: Spirits of the Past

    Origin: Spirits of the Past

    6.9 2006 HD

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  • 1991
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    Moonlight Pierce

    Moonlight Pierce

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1998
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    Pokémon: The First Movie

    Pokémon: The First Movie

    6.9 1998 HD

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  • 2002
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    A Tree of Palme

    A Tree of Palme

    6.6 2002 HD

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  • 2006
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    Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

    Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

    6.5 2006 HD

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  • 1997
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    7.4 1997 HD

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  • 1997
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    8.304 1997 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture

    4.7 1991 HD

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  • 2000
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    Pokémon 3: The Movie

    Pokémon 3: The Movie

    6.5 2000 HD

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  • 1989
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    Baoh: The Visitor

    Baoh: The Visitor

    6.2 1989 HD

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  • 2004
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    Kishin Houkou Demonbane

    Kishin Houkou Demonbane

    5.5 2004 HD

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  • 1993
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    Crimson Wolf

    Crimson Wolf

    3.5 1993 HD

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  • 1993
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    Crimson Wolf

    Crimson Wolf

    3.5 1993 HD

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  • 1985
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    Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

    Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko

    7.1 1985 HD

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  • 1991
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    Otaku no Video

    Otaku no Video

    6.2 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Otaku no Video 1982

    Otaku no Video 1982

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    More Otaku no Video 1985

    More Otaku no Video 1985

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Exper Zenon

    Exper Zenon

    5 1991 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E6

    7.7 1970 HD

    In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    7.7 1970 HD

    Ryunosuke has an interesting life for a teen-aged boy. His mother runs a weapons company, his father is an incredible inventor that's on the run from...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E38

    7.833 1970 HD

    Kazuki Mai, an elementary schoolgirl, wanted to be a magician but her skills weren't good enough for her to join her grandparents' Magiccarat troupe....

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E3

    6 1970 HD

    From famed adult comic artist Hiroyuki Utatane come six of the most erotic, the most exotic, the most unusual and just downright odd stories ever...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    8.6 1970 HD

    At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E10

    7.5 1970 HD

    Set in the future Kei and Yuri are Trouble Consultants for The 3WA. Code Named "Lovely Angels", but, they are known throughout the galaxy as The...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7.408 1970 HD

    In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    8.6 1970 HD

    At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E6

    7.7 1970 HD

    In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7.408 1970 HD

    In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E39

    7.408 1970 HD

    In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E24

    7.8 1970 HD

    The semi-coherent adventures of two teenage intergalactic private eyes, Kei and Yuri. Members of Trouble Consultant team 234, their code name is...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E4

    8.5 1970 HD

    A collection of short stories, ranging from soap opera (the Ami series) to fantasy (Rall series) to horror (Cream Lemon Dark) to parody (Pop Chaser)....

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E35

    8.5 1970 HD

    Takuya Enoki is living a difficult life for a fifth grader. His mother passed away in a tragic car accident a few months ago, forcing him to pick up...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    7.8 1970 HD

    Justy Ueki Tylor had his life all planned out: join the military, get a cushy desk job, and then retire with a big fat pension check. The perfect...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    4.9 1970 HD

    To retrieve the talisman stolen by her beloved, Tiara hunts the night, battling monsters with her awesome shamanic powers. Disguised as an ordinary...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E6

    5.3 1970 HD

    The Earth has been targeted for invasion by the alien Cthuwulf. A young girl, Nagisa Kano, becomes the key to Earth's defense when she is forced to...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E26

    7.3 1970 HD

    The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E218

    7.6 1970 HD

    An alien race known as the Oni arrive on Earth to invade the planet. Instead of taking over the planet by force, the Oni give humans a chance to...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E4

    8 1970 HD

    A young man named Akitsu Masato is captured by a secret govt. project known as "Last Guardian". He is told that his life as a normal student was all...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    7 1970 HD

    The Galaxy Police Organization has battled intergalactic terrorism for years! Finally achieving peace in the universe, the world was finally deemed...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E7

    9.8 1970 HD

    Dr. Shizuma invented a revolutionary new form of renewable energy drive but had to pay a heavy price for his success in a catastrophic accident that...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E4

    5.1 1970 HD

    A spiritual battle is being waged within the capital of Tokyo during the turn of the 20th century. In 1908, Japan is undergoing an enormous process...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    6.136 1970 HD

    Towards the end of the 20th century, Japan becomes the preeminent world power. As a result, terrorist organizations begin to target the country in...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E6

    6.136 1970 HD

    Towards the end of the 20th century, Japan becomes the preeminent world power. As a result, terrorist organizations begin to target the country in...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E5

    7 1970 HD

    Thirty-three years ago, an alien force known as the "JAM" invaded Earth through a dimensional portal over Antarctica. Earth’s forces managed to...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    5.6 1970 HD

    Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stuck on a battleship after a botched attempt at stealing a robot. When female pirates...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E25

    6.6 1970 HD

    Twins Ai and Yu Hayakawa decide to set forth in search of their parents and the mysterious dimension they studied.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    8 1970 HD

    In His and Her Circumstances, like a drug, Yukino Miyazawa was addicted to admiration and praise from those around her. She worked hard to become...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E2

    6.4 1970 HD

    A mockumentary featuring an animated tale of an average person who slowly becomes an otaku (obsessive fanatic) and eventually becomes the "Otaking"!...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E2

    1.2 1970 HD

    To combat the terrorist organization known as "USR", eleven countries combine their naval forces to form the Peace-Keeping Navy. However, all hell...

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