Masaaki Yuasa
Filmography

Masaaki Yuasa

DirectorBorn Mar 16, 1965Fukuoka, Japan53 titles

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.

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My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas
1999 · 7.0
Key Animation
Ride Your Wave
Ride Your Wave
2019 · 7.5
Director
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
2017 · 7.4
Director, Storyboard Artist
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997 · 7.3
Key Animation
Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
2022 · 7.5
Director
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back
2014 · 7.5
Animation
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
2017 · 6.9
Director, Executive Producer
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Blitz! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Blitz! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
1998 · 6.1
Key Animation
Mind Game
Mind Game
2004 · 7.5
Director, Screenplay
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland
1996 · 7.2
Key Animation, Storyboard Artist