Masaaki Yuasa
Biography
Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and animator recognized for his wild free-form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan. In June 2014, Yuasa announced that he and close affiliate Eunyoung Choi founded an animation studio named Science SARU. Yuasa served as the president of Science SARU until his retirement from the role on March 25, 2020. Subsequently, on February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced. He is primarily known for his directing work, holding fifty-three known credits in this field within the provided records.
Career overview
Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and animator who is known for his wild free-form style. Born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan, his professional contributions to the industry include fifty-three known credits primarily focused on directing.
In June 2014, Yuasa announced the establishment of an animation studio named Science SARU, which he founded alongside his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi. He later stepped down from his leadership role, retiring as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. Following his time at Science SARU, the launch of his second animation studio, named ame pippin, was announced on February 17, 2025.
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Full Filmography
109 titles- The Tatami Time Machine Blues (2022) Original Concept
- YUREI DECO (2022) Original Story
- Inu-Oh (2022) Director
- The Tatami Time Machine Blues (2022) Original Concept
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Series Director
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Director
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Opening/Ending Animation
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Series Composition
- Super Shiro (2020) Series Director
- Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020) Series Director
- Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020) Director
- Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020) Executive Producer
- Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition (2020) Director
- Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart (2020) Director
- Ride Your Wave (2019) Director
- Chibi Maruko-chan (2019) Key Animation
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) as Mob 11 (voice)
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Series Director
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Director
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Key Animation
- Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017) Director
- Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Lu Over the Wall (2017) Director
- Lu Over the Wall (2017) Screenplay
- Lu Over the Wall (2017) Executive Producer
- Space Dandy (2014) Animation Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Writer
- Space Dandy (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Space Dandy (2014) Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Key Animation
- Space Dandy (2014) Creature Design
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Series Director
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Writer
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Series Composition
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back (2014) Animation
- The Making of Kick-Heart (2014) as Self
- Photokano (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Kick-Heart (2013) Director
- Kick-Heart (2013) Writer
- Kick-Heart (2013) Original Film Writer
- The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) Key Animation
- Adventure Time (2010) Director
- Adventure Time (2010) Writer
- Adventure Time (2010) Storyboard Artist
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Series Director
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Director
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Writer
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Opening/Ending Animation
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Shin-Men (2010) Director
- Welcome to the Space Show (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Kaiba (2008) Director
- Kaiba (2008) Writer
- Kaiba (2008) Storyboard Artist
- Kaiba (2008) Series Director
- Kaiba (2008) Original Story
- Kaiba (2008) Screenplay
- Kaiba (2008) Creator
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Key Animation
- Genius Party (2007) Director
- Genius Party (2007) Writer
- Genius Party (2007) Director
- Genius Party (2007) Screenplay
- Genius Party (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Genius Party (2007) Character Designer
- Genius Party (2007) Animation Director
- Kemonozume (2006) Writer
- Kemonozume (2006) Director
- Kemonozume (2006) Series Director
- Kemonozume (2006) Series Composition
- Kemonozume (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Kemonozume (2006) Key Animation
- Kemonozume (2006) Original Story
- Junk Town (2006) Key Animation
- Mind Game (2004) Director
- Mind Game (2004) Screenplay
- Cat Soup (2001) Screenplay
- Cat Soup (2001) Scenario Writer
- Cat Soup (2001) Animation Director
- The Whale Hunt (2001) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm (2000) Character Designer
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle (1999) Key Animation
- Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea! (1999) Director
- Vampiyan Kids (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Vampiyan Kids (1999) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission (1998) Key Animation
- AIKa (1997) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997) Key Animation
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Character Designer
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Animation Director
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Animation Supervisor
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Settings
- Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) Set Designer
- Video Girl Ai (1992) Key Animation
- Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song (1992) Key Animation
- Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru (1991) Character Designer
- Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru (1991) Animation Director
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990) Animation Director
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990) Key Animation
- Osomatsu-kun (1988) Key Animation
- Daisy's Life Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masaaki Yuasa best known for?
Masaaki Yuasa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020).
When and where was Masaaki Yuasa born?
Masaaki Yuasa was born on March 16, 1965 in Fukuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Masaaki Yuasa have?
Masaaki Yuasa has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2022.
What is Masaaki Yuasa's background in cinema and television?
Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, and animator recognized for his wild free-form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan. In June 2014, Yuasa announced that he and close affiliate Eunyoung Choi founded an animation studio named Science SARU. Yuasa s...