About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1898-10-05
Place of birth:
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Website:
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Kenzô Masaoka

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
2008 The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942 Directing Director N/A
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1950 Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug Directing Director 59
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1948 Torachan and the Bride Directing Director 59
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1947 Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat Directing Director 59
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1946 Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy Directing Director 59
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1943 The Spider and the Tulip Directing Director 59
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1942 Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack Directing Director N/A
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1939 Benkei vs. Ushiwaka Directing Director 58
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1939 Monkey and Crabs Directing Director 59
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1936 The Sparrows' Lodge Directing Director 59
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1935 Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure Directing Director 59
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1935 The Dance of the Chagamas Directing Director 59
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1933 Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka Directing Director N/A
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1931 Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island Directing Director 59
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1927 Sea Palace Directing Director 59
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Writing
1943 The Spider and the Tulip Writing Writer 59
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1927 Sea Palace Writing Screenplay 59
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Production
1927 Sea Palace Production Producer 59
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Crew
1931 The 26 Martyrs of Japan Crew Special Effects N/A
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Editing
1927 Sea Palace Editing Editor 59
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