Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
March 16, 1965 (61 years old)
Fukuoka, Japan
Also Known As
- Masaki Yuasa
- 湯淺政明
- ゆあさまさあき
Masaaki Yuasa
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
Directing
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Original Concept
2022
Inu-Oh
Director
2022
Japan Sinks: 2020
Series Director, Director, Executive Producer
2020
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Series Director, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Series Composition
2020
Ride Your Wave
Director
2019
Devilman Crybaby
Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
2018
Lu Over the Wall
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
2017
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Director, Storyboard Artist
2017
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Animation
2014
Ping Pong the Animation
Series Director, Writer, Series Composition, Storyboard Artist, Director
2014
Space Dandy
Animation Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation, Creature Design
2014
Kick-Heart
Director, Writer, Original Film Writer
2013