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Masaaki Yuasa

Masaaki Yuasa

Director & actor · born 16 March 1965 · Fukuoka, Japan

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.

Where to start: Ride Your Wave (2019).

As director 12

As actor 1

TV shows 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Masaaki Yuasa movie?

By viewer score, Ride Your Wave (2019) at 7.5/10.

What are Masaaki Yuasa’s most popular movies?

Ride Your Wave, Mind Game, Night Is Short, Walk On Girl.

How many movies has Masaaki Yuasa made?

13 films on TMDB, 12 as director, 1 as actor.

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