Masaaki Yuasa
Known for: Directing
Born: March 15, 1965 in Fukuoka, Japan
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. In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of Science SARU. Yuasa retired as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. On February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced.
Known for
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The Making of Kick-Heart
Self
Devilman Crybaby
Mob 11 (voice)
Mind Game
Director
Cat Soup
Screenplay
Genius Party
Director
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Key Animation
Kick-Heart
Director
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Animation
Vampiyan Kids
Storyboard Artist
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Key Animation
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Original Concept
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
Director
Noiseman Sound Insect
Character Designer
The Whale Hunt
Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Storyboard Artist
Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-Invoking Jungle
Character Designer
Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen
Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Key Animation
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Director
Lu Over the Wall
Director
Chibi Maruko-chan
Key Animation