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.
KNOWN FOR
Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
1946
Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
1950
The Sparrows' Lodge
1936
The Roots of Japanese Anime Until the End of WWII: 1930-1942
2008
Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
1942
Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
1939
Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
1931
The 26 Martyrs of Japan
1931
The Dance of the Chagamas
1935
Torachan and the Bride
1948
Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
1935
The Spider and the Tulip
1943
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Movies
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Directing
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Writing
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Producing
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Editing
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Crew
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