1988Winner
Best Performance
Akira
Shoichi Masuo
Actor · Director · Writer
Tōkyō, Japan
February 24, 1960
Biography
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1997Winner
Best Performance
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1998Nominee
Best Performance
Pokémon: The First Movie
Career Highlights
2007Highlight
Best Performance
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
1985Highlight
Best Performance
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
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Akira
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Pokémon: The First Movie