Shin'ichi Masaki
- Directing
- May 1, 2018
Biography
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".
Known for
![[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control poster](/img/w342/wYr2SAWynWi2N4mLCzmHkVici0w.jpg)
Filmography
- Tsukigakirei · Storyboard Artist
- Sakura Quest · Director
- Classroom Crisis · Director
- Yatterman Night · Director
- Absolute Duo · Director
- Baby Steps · Director, Storyboard Artist
- [C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control · Director
- Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo · Director
- Macross Frontier · Director
- Onegai My Melody · Director
- Space Symphony Maetel · Director
- Ultra Maniac OVA · Director
- Hikaru no Go · Director, Storyboard Artist
- Fighting Spirit · Director
- DNA Sights 999.9 · Assistant Director
- Master Keaton · Director
- Initial D · Series Director, Storyboard Artist
- Azuki-chan · Storyboard Artist, Director
- The Legacy of Al Caral · Director
- The Humanoid · Director