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 pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい, Masaoka Donbei). Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori. Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.

Crew

Sea Palace

Director, Producer, Editor, Screenplay

Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack

Director

Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat

Director

Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug

Director

Torachan and the Bride

Director

Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure

Director

The Sparrows' Lodge

Director

The Spider and the Tulip

Director, Writer

Benkei vs. Ushiwaka

Director

The 26 Martyrs of Japan

Special Effects

Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy

Director

The Dance of the Chagamas

Director

Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island

Director

Monkey and Crabs

Director

Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka

Director

The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942

Director

The Forest’s Baseball Team

Assistant Director