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 · 7.6
Director
Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
2022 · 7.4
Director
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
1993 · 7.0
Key Animation, Set Designer
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
2017 · 7.4
Director, Storyboard Artist
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
1997 · 7.3
Key Animation
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall
2017 · 7.0
Director, Screenplay
Mind Game
Mind Game
2004 · 7.5
Director, Screenplay
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999 · 6.5
Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
1996 · 7.2
Storyboard Artist, Key Animation