Kenzô Masaoka

Director

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.

Born: October 5, 1898 in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Died: November 23, 1988 (Age 90)

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Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The 26 Martyrs of Japan Movie	7.1	Crew	Special Effects	1931
The Spider and the Tulip Short Film	6.5	Directing	Director, Writer	1943
Abandoned Cat Little Tora Short Film	7	Directing	Director	1947
The Dance of the Chagamas Short Film	5.5	Directing	Director	1935
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure Short Film	5	Directing	Director	1935
Tora-chan Ship Sweeper Short Film	6.3	Directing	Director	1950
Little Tiger and Bride Short Film	6.4	Directing	Director	1948
The Sparrows' Lodge Short Film	5.5	Directing	Director	1936
Benkei tai Ushiwaka Short Film	6.4	Directing	Director	1939
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy Short Film	6.8	Directing	Director	1946
Nansensu monogatari dai ippen: Sarugashima Short Film	5.7	Directing	Director	1931
Mangwa: Shin saru kani gassen Short Film	5.4	Directing	Director	1939
Chikara to onna no yo no naka Short Film		Directing	Director	1933
Sea Palace Short Film		Directing	Screenplay, Director, Editor, Producer	1930
Fuku-chan kishu Short Film		Directing	Director	1942
Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year

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