Kenzō Masaoka

Directing·Oct 5, 1898·Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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Kenzō Masaoka (政岡憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan. Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès." He also did work under the pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡どんべい, Masaoka Donbei). Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori. Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.

Film	Credit
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-19422008 · Director	Director
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug1950 · Director	Director
Torachan and the Bride1948 · Director	Director
LLittle Tora, The Abandoned Cat1947 · Director	Director
CCherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy1946 · Director	Director
The Spider and the Tulip1943 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
FFuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack1942 · Director	Director
BBenkei vs. Ushiwaka1939 · Director	Director
Monkey and Crabs1939 · Director	Director
TThe Sparrows' Lodge1936 · Director	Director
TTa-chan's Underwater Adventure1935 · Director	Director
TThe Dance of the Chagamas1935 · Director	Director
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka1933 · Director	Director
NNonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island1931 · Director	Director
Sea Palace1927 · Director, Producer, Screenplay	Director, Producer, Screenplay