
Director
Masaaki Yuasa
61 years · Fukuoka, Japan · 14 films
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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Filmography 13

Inu-Oh
2022 · Director

Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition
2020 · Director

Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
2020 · Director


Ride Your Wave
2019 · Director
On Hoopla

Lu Over the Wall
2017 · Director, Screenplay


Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
2017 · Director
On Hoopla

The Making of Kick-Heart
2014 · Self

Kick-Heart
2013 · Director, Writer

Genius Party
2007 · Director, Screenplay


Mind Game
2004 · Director, Screenplay
On Hoopla

Cat Soup
2001 · Screenplay

Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!
1999 · Director

Vampiyan Kids
1999 · Director
