Biography
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.
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Filmography
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Movies 16
Director 14
Producer 1
Director
Torachan and the Bride (1948)
Movie
Director / Writer
The Spider and the Tulip (1943)
Movie
Director
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka (1939)
Movie
Director
Monkey and Crabs (1939)
Movie
Director
The Sparrows' Lodge (1936)
Movie
Special Effects
The 26 Martyrs of Japan (1931)
Movie
Director / Screenplay / Editor / Producer
Sea Palace (1927)
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1898-10-05
Deathday
1988-11-23 (90 years old)
Birth Place
Osaka, Japan
Citizenships
Empire of Japan, Japan
Also Known As
Masaoka Kenzō, 政岡 憲三
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