
Kenzō Masaoka
Known for
Directing
Born
October 5, 1898
Birthplace
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Died
November 23, 1988 (aged 90)
Biography
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.
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Best known work
Filmography
2008
1950
Tora-chan's Clang Clang BugDirector
1948
Torachan and the BrideDirector
1947
Little Tora, The Abandoned CatDirector
1946
Cherry Blossom: Spring FantasyDirector
1943
The Spider and the TulipDirector, Writer
1942
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise AttackDirector
1939
Benkei vs. UshiwakaDirector
1939
Monkey and CrabsDirector
1936
The Sparrows' LodgeDirector
1935
Ta-chan's Underwater AdventureDirector
1935
The Dance of the ChagamasDirector
1934
The Forest’s Baseball TeamAssistant Director
1933
Chikara to Onna no Yo no NakaDirector
1931
The 26 Martyrs of JapanSpecial Effects
1931
1927
Sea PalaceDirector, Producer, Editor, Screenplay



