About
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.
Filmography
The Tatami Time Machine Blues2022 · Original Concept
Inu-Oh2022 · Director
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition2020 · Director
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart2020 · Director
Ride Your Wave2019 · Director
Chibi Maruko-chan2019 · Key Animation
Lu Over the Wall2017 · Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl2017 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back2014 · Animation
Kick-Heart2013 · Director, Writer, Original Film Writer
Welcome to the Space Show2010 · Storyboard Artist
Genius Party2007 · Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director
Junk Town2006 · Key Animation
Mind Game2004 · Director, Screenplay
The Whale Hunt2001 · Key Animation
Cat Soup2001 · Screenplay, Scenario Writer, Animation Director
Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-Invoking Jungle2000 · Character Designer
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!1999 · Director
My Neighbors the Yamadas1999 · Key Animation
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle1999 · Key Animation