Masaaki Yuasa

Masaaki Yuasa (湯浅 政明, Yuasa Masaaki, born March 16, 1965) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, anime television and film director known for his wild, freeform style. 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.[1] Yuasa retired as the president of Science Saru on March 25, 2020.[2]

Masaaki Yuasa
湯浅 政明
Born (1965-03-16) March 16, 1965
Fukuoka, Japan
NationalityJapanese
OccupationAnimator, director, artist, screenwriter
Years active1987–present
Known forMind Game
Kaiba
The Tatami Galaxy
Ping Pong: The Animation
Devilman Crybaby
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

Influences

For a presentation in February 2009 on the eve of that year's Image par image animation festival in Val-d'Oise, France, for which he also illustrated the poster, Yuasa selected and commented on some examples of animated works that influenced his style. These were:

Works

Director

Other
  • Chibi Maruko-chan (1990) – OP and ED animation (first season)
  • Crayon Shin-chan (1992) – OP animation (fifth and sixth seasons) and ED animation (third and fourth seasons), animation director on episodes 48, 126, 260, 291 and specials
  • The Hakkenden (1994) – Animation director on episode 10, "Hamaji's Resurrection" (浜路再臨)
  • Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) – Animation direction, character design, layout
  • My Neighbours the Yamadas (1999) – Animation
  • Cat Soup (2001) – Animation producer, screenplay, planning
  • Kujiratori (2001) – Character design
  • Samurai Champloo (2004) – Animation on episode 9
  • Welcome to The Space Show (2010) – Opening titles for The Space Show (in story)
  • Wakfu (2010) – Character design for "Noximilien" special episode

Awards
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
YearCategoryWorkResult
2013Short Films in CompetitionKick-HeartNominated
2017Cristal for Best Feature filmLu over the WallWinner
2019Cristal for Best Feature filmRide Your WaveNominated
Fantasy Festival
YearCategoryWorkResult
2013Best Animated Short FilmKick-HeartWinner
Sitges Film Festival
YearCategoryWorkResult
2013Best Animated Short FilmKick-HeartNominated
Mainichi Film Award
YearCategoryWorkResult
2005Ofuji Noburo AwardMind GameWinner
Shanghai International Film Festival
YearCategoryWorkResult
2019Best AnimationRide Your WaveWinner
Fantasia International Film Festival
YearCategoryWorkResult
2019Best Animation FeatureRide Your WaveWinner
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References
  1. "Masaaki Yuasa and Eunyoung Choi found Science Saru, a new japanese studio". sciencesaru.com. Hummingbird. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  2. Harding, Daryl. "Masaaki Yuasa Retires as President of Anime Studio Science SARU". Crunchyroll News.
  3. Tsuka (November 1, 2008). "[Event] Yuasa en france : infos++" (in French). Catsuka. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  4. "Devilman Crybaby Director Masaaki Yuasa Unveils Inu-Oh Anime Film for 2021". Anime News Network. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.


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