Masaaki Yuasa

Directing·Mar 16, 1965·Fukuoka, Japan

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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.

Film	Credit
Inu-Oh2022 · Director	Director
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition2020 · Director	Director
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart2020 · Director	Director
Ride Your Wave2019 · Director	Director
Lu Over the Wall2017 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl2017 · Director	Director
The Making of Kick-Heart2014 · Self	Self
Kick-Heart2013 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Genius Party2007 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Mind Game2004 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Cat Soup2001 · Screenplay	Screenplay
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!1999 · Director	Director
Vampiyan Kids1999 · Director	Director
Daisy's LifeDirector	Director