Kenzō Masaoka
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...
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...
Known For
The Spider and the Tulip
Director
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
Director
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
Director
Crew Credits
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
Director
Torachan and the Bride
Director
Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
Director
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
Director
The Spider and the Tulip
Director
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
Director
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
Director
Monkey and Crabs
Director
The Sparrows' Lodge
Director
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
Director
The Dance of the Chagamas
Director
The Forest’s Baseball Team
Assistant Director
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka
Director
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
Special Effects
Sea Palace
Director