Directing
Community Rating
7.2
TMDB estimate
Died
May 1, 2018
Shiniichi Masaki (政木 伸一) was a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who passed away in May 2018. He began his career at Kaname Production, transitioning from production assistant to director. At a young age, he directed "The Humanoid", a science fiction film that marked his directorial debut. Later, he worked as a freelancer, mainly collaborating with studios like Studio Gazelle. Over more than three decades, Masaki contributed to a wide range of anime series across TV, film, and OVA formats. His notable works include "Fist of the North Star", "Saint Seiya", "Cardcaptor Sakura", "Initial D: Second Stage", and "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion". He also directed episodes of "Yu-Gi-Oh!", "Persona4 the ANIMATION", "Danganronpa", and "Girls und Panzer".
Tsukigakirei
as Storyboard Artist
2017
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Sakura Quest
as Director
2017
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Classroom Crisis
as Director
2015
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Yatterman Night
as Director
2015
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Absolute Duo
as Director
2015
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Baby Steps
as Director, Storyboard Artist
2014
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[C] The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
as Director
2011
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Animal Detectives Kiruminzoo
as Director
2009
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Macross Frontier
as Director
2008
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Onegai My Melody
as Director
2005
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Space Symphony Maetel
as Director
2004
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Ultra Maniac OVA
as Director
2002
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Hikaru no Go
as Director, Storyboard Artist
2001
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Fighting Spirit
as Director
2000
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Koihime
as Director
2000
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DNA Sights 999.9
as Assistant Director
1998
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Master Keaton
as Director
1998
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Gosenzo San'e
as Director
1998
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Initial D
as Series Director, Storyboard Artist
1998
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Cardcaptor Sakura
as Director
1998
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