Masaaki Yuasa

Masaaki Yuasa (湯浅 政明) is an anime director and animator known for his wild free form style. He was born on March 16, 1965 in Fukuoka, Japan. His most recent work is the 2010 TV series The Tatami Galaxy.

Works

 * Chibi Maruko-chan (1990) - OP and ED animation (first season)
 * Crayon Shin-chan (1992) - OP animation (fifth and sixth seasons) and ED animation (third and fourth seasons), Animation Director on episodes 48, 126, 260, 291 and specials
 * The Hakkenden (1994) - Animation Director on episode 10, Hamaji’s Resurrection (浜路再臨)
 * Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) - Animation Director, Character Design
 * Vampiyan Kids pilot film (1999) - Director
 * My Neighbours the Yamadas (1999) - Key Animation
 * Cat Soup (2003) - Animation Producer, Screenplay, Planning
 * Mind Game (2004) - Director, Screenplay
 * Samurai Champloo (2004) - Key Animation (episode 9)
 * Kemonozume (2006) - Director
 * Genius Party (2008) - Director of Happy Machine short
 * Kaiba (2008) - Director
 * The Tatami Galaxy (2010) - Director
 * Wakfu (2010) - Character Design on "Noximilien" special episode