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Masatsugu Arakawa
Visual Effects Born Mar 4, 1964 Sendai, Miyagi, Japan 103 credits
Biography
Masatsugu Arakawa is a male Japanese visual effects worker, director, storyboard artist, and animator. He was born on March 4, 1964, in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He has a total of 86 known credits. His stage name is written in Japanese characters as 荒川眞嗣, and he is also sometimes credited under the alternate name 荒川 真嗣, which shares the same reading. Additional alternative names associated with him include あらかわ まさつぐ, 荒川 眞嗣, and Conte. As recorded in biographical data, he is associated with the movie database platform where his professional profile lists his primary known area as visual effects alongside his animation, storyboarding, and directing work.
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Career overview
Masatsugu Arakawa is a male Japanese director, storyboard artist, and animator who is also known for his work in visual effects. Born on March 4, 1964, in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, he has accumulated eighty-six known credits in the industry.
Throughout his career, Arakawa has been credited under his primary stage name as well as alternative forms including 荒川真嗣, which shares the same reading. His professional contributions span across various roles within the television and film sectors, as documented by his extensive credit history.
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Career timeline
The Obsessed · Character DesignerThe Obsessed · Animation Director
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram · Key AnimationFluffy Paradise · Key Animation
My Happy Marriage · Storyboard Artist
The Orbital Children · Key AnimationSpace Camper Chicchi · DirectorSpace Camper Chicchi · Storyboard ArtistSpace Camper Chicchi · Mechanical DesignerSpace Camper Chicchi · Key Animation
Star Wars: Visions · Key AnimationBaki Hanma · Key AnimationRiku wa Yowakunai · Director
Gleipnir · Key Animation
BEASTARS · Storyboard ArtistDr. STONE · Key AnimationThe Rising of the Shield Hero · DirectorThe Rising of the Shield Hero · Key AnimationCase Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire · Key Animation
Laid-Back Camp · Key AnimationI'm Glad I Could Keep Running · Series DirectorThe Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky · Key Animation
Tsukigakirei · Key Animation18if · Key AnimationRecovery of an MMO Junkie · Animation DirectorRecovery of an MMO Junkie · Storyboard ArtistRecovery of an MMO Junkie · Key Animation
Orange · Key AnimationLupin the Third: Italian Game · Key AnimationColorful Ninja Iromaki · Assistant Director
Mr. Osomatsu · Key AnimationThe Rolling Girls · Key Animation
Black Bullet · Key AnimationBarakamon · Storyboard ArtistPing Pong the Animation · DirectorPing Pong the Animation · Key AnimationBodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace · Key Animation
Space Brothers · Key AnimationPsycho-Pass · Key AnimationBusou Shinki: Armored War Goddess · Key Animation
Fate/Zero · Key AnimationGuilty Crown · Key AnimationThe Mystic Archives of Dantalian · Key Animation
Welcome to the Space Show · Key Animation
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke · Key AnimationAnimal Detectives Kiruminzoo · Storyboard ArtistMusashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai · Key Animation
Skip Beat! · Prop Designer
Reideen · Key AnimationTokyo Marble Chocolate · Key AnimationAria the OVA: Arietta · Key Animation
Le Chevalier D'Eon · Key AnimationAkubi Girl · Series DirectorBrave Story · Animation
Aria · Key AnimationAria · Layout SupervisorAria · Art DesignerBlood+ · Key AnimationStormy Night · Key Animation
Windy Tales · Character DesignerWindy Tales · Conceptual DesignWindy Tales · Script
Someday's Dreamers · Animation DirectorSomeday's Dreamers · Director
Full Metal Panic! · DirectorHaibane Renmei · Key AnimationHaibane Renmei · DirectorOverman King Gainer · Key AnimationPatlabor WXIII the Movie · Key Animation
Vampiyan Kids · Series DirectorTime Stranger Kyoko: Leave It to Chocola! · Director
FLCL · Key AnimationBlood: The Last Vampire · Key Animation
Medabots · Series DirectorThe Big O · Key AnimationCrayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland · Key Animation
Ninku · Storyboard ArtistGhost in the Shell · Key AnimationGolden Boy · Key AnimationMacross Plus: The Movie · Key Animation
Full Filmography
103 titles- The Obsessed (2025) Character Designer
- The Obsessed (2025) Animation Director
- Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram (2024) Key Animation
- Fluffy Paradise (2024) Key Animation
- My Happy Marriage (2023) Storyboard Artist
- The Orbital Children (2022) Key Animation
- Space Camper Chicchi (2022) Director
- Space Camper Chicchi (2022) Storyboard Artist
- Space Camper Chicchi (2022) Mechanical Designer
- Space Camper Chicchi (2022) Key Animation
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) Key Animation
- Baki Hanma (2021) Key Animation
- Riku wa Yowakunai (2021) Director
- Gleipnir (2020) Key Animation
- BEASTARS (2019) Storyboard Artist
- Dr. STONE (2019) Key Animation
- The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) Director
- The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) Key Animation
- Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019) Key Animation
- The Wonderland (2019) Key Animation
- Laid-Back Camp (2018) Key Animation
- I'm Glad I Could Keep Running (2018) Series Director
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (2018) Key Animation
- Tsukigakirei (2017) Key Animation
- 18if (2017) Key Animation
- Recovery of an MMO Junkie (2017) Animation Director
- Recovery of an MMO Junkie (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Recovery of an MMO Junkie (2017) Key Animation
- Lu Over the Wall (2017) Key Animation
- Orange (2016) Key Animation
- Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016) Key Animation
- Colorful Ninja Iromaki (2016) Assistant Director
- Mr. Osomatsu (2015) Key Animation
- The Rolling Girls (2015) Key Animation
- Black Bullet (2014) Key Animation
- Barakamon (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Director
- Ping Pong the Animation (2014) Key Animation
- Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace (2014) Key Animation
- Giovanni's Island (2014) Key Animation
- Space Brothers (2012) Key Animation
- Psycho-Pass (2012) Key Animation
- Busou Shinki: Armored War Goddess (2012) Key Animation
- Fate/Zero (2011) Key Animation
- Guilty Crown (2011) Key Animation
- The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) Key Animation
- Welcome to the Space Show (2010) Key Animation
- From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2009) Key Animation
- Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo (2009) Storyboard Artist
- Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai (2009) Key Animation
- Skip Beat! (2008) Prop Designer
- Reideen (2007) Key Animation
- Tokyo Marble Chocolate (2007) Key Animation
- Aria the OVA: Arietta (2007) Key Animation
- Le Chevalier D'Eon (2006) Key Animation
- Akubi Girl (2006) Series Director
- Brave Story (2006) Animation
- Aria (2005) Key Animation
- Aria (2005) Layout Supervisor
- Aria (2005) Art Designer
- Blood+ (2005) Key Animation
- Stormy Night (2005) Key Animation
- Windy Tales (2004) Character Designer
- Windy Tales (2004) Conceptual Design
- Windy Tales (2004) Script
- Someday's Dreamers (2003) Animation Director
- Someday's Dreamers (2003) Director
- Full Metal Panic! (2002) Director
- Haibane Renmei (2002) Key Animation
- Haibane Renmei (2002) Director
- Overman King Gainer (2002) Key Animation
- Patlabor WXIII the Movie (2002) Key Animation
- Vampiyan Kids (2001) Series Director
- Time Stranger Kyoko: Leave It to Chocola! (2001) Director
- FLCL (2000) Key Animation
- Blood: The Last Vampire (2000) Key Animation
- Medabots (1999) Series Director
- The Big O (1999) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle (1999) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission (1998) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness (1997) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Key Animation
- Ninku (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) Key Animation
- Golden Boy (1995) Key Animation
- Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) Key Animation
- Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) Key Animation
- Shin Chan (1992) Animation Director
- Video Girl Ai (1992) Key Animation
- 21 Emon (1991) Mechanical & Creature Designer
- Roujin Z (1991) Key Animation
- Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru (1991) Director
- Little Polar Bear: Shirokuma-kun, fune ni noru (1991) Writer
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990) Key Animation
- The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989) Key Animation
- Patlabor: The Movie (1989) Key Animation
- Patlabor: The Movie (1989) Color Designer
- The Burning Wild Man (1988) Key Animation
- Starship Troopers (1988) Key Animation
- Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars (1985) Key Animation
- Lupin the 3rd (1971) Storyboard Artist
- Lupin the 3rd (1971) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Masatsugu Arakawa best known for?
Masatsugu Arakawa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Happy Marriage (2023), Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012), Baki Hanma (2021), Gleipnir (2020).
When and where was Masatsugu Arakawa born?
Masatsugu Arakawa was born on March 4, 1964 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
How many credits does Masatsugu Arakawa have?
Masatsugu Arakawa has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Masatsugu Arakawa's background in cinema and television?
Masatsugu Arakawa is a male Japanese visual effects worker, director, storyboard artist, and animator. He was born on March 4, 1964, in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He has a total of 86 known credits. His stage name is written in Japanese characters as 荒川眞嗣, and he is also sometimes credited under the alternate name 荒川 真嗣, w...