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Kenzō Masaoka
Born
5 October 1898
Died
23 November 1988
Place
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Directing

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.

As director

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

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

2008 · Director
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug

Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug

1950 · Director
Torachan and the Bride

Torachan and the Bride

1948 · Director

Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat

1947 · Director

Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy

1946 · Director
The Spider and the Tulip

The Spider and the Tulip

1943 · Director

Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack

1942 · Director

Benkei vs. Ushiwaka

1939 · Director
Monkey and Crabs

Monkey and Crabs

1939 · Director

The Sparrows' Lodge

1936 · Director

Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure

1935 · Director

The Dance of the Chagamas

1935 · Director
Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka

Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka

1933 · Director

Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island

1931 · Director
Sea Palace

Sea Palace

1927 · Director