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Shin'ichi Masaki
Director, Additional Credits
Shiniichi Masaki (政木 伸一) was a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who passed away in May 2018. He began his career at Kaname Production, transitioning from production assistant to director. At a young age, he directed "The Humanoid", a science fiction film that marked his directorial debut. Later, he worked as a freelancer, mainly collaborating with studios like Studio Gazelle.
Over more than three decades, Masaki contributed to a wide range of anime series across TV, film, and OVA formats. His notable works include "Fist of the North Star", "Saint Seiya", "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Initial D: Second Stage", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion". He also directed episodes of "Yu-Gi-Oh!", "Persona4 the ANIMATION", "Danganronpa", and "Girls und Panzer".
Over more than three decades, Masaki contributed to a wide range of anime series across TV, film, and OVA formats. His notable works include "Fist of the North Star", "Saint Seiya", "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Initial D: Second Stage", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion". He also directed episodes of "Yu-Gi-Oh!", "Persona4 the ANIMATION", "Danganronpa", and "Girls und Panzer".
Filmography
| 2017 | Sakura Quest (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Classroom Crisis (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Etotama (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Uta no purinsusama: Maji Love reboryûshonzu (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Absolute Duo (TV Series) |
| 2015 | Yatterman Night (TV Series) |
| 2014 | Yuuki Yuuna Is a Hero (TV Series) |
| 2014 | Baby Steps (TV Series) |
| 2014 | Magical Warfare (TV Series) |
| 2012 | Girls und Panzer (TV Series) |
| 2011 | Persona4 the ANIMATION (TV Series) |
| 2011 | [C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control (TV Series) |
| 2011 | Gosick (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo (TV Series) |
| 2009 | Queen's Blade (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Macross Frontier (TV Series) |
| 2007 | Kiss Dum Engage Planet (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Onegai My Melody (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Space Symphony Maetel (TV Series) |
| 2004 | Monkey Turn (TV Series) |
| 2002 | Ultra Maniac (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Hikaru no Go (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Clockwork Fighters Hiwou's War (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Fighting Spirit (TV Series) |
| 2000 | Miami Guns (TV Series) |
| 1998 | Master Keaton (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Azuki-chan (TV Series) |
| 1986 | Saint Seiya (TV Series) |
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| 1984 | Fist of the North Star (TV Series) |