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My Take
Masaaki Yuasa is, to me, one of the most fearless voices in modern animation. From Kaiba and The Tatami Galaxy to Ping Pong and Devilman Crybaby, he refuses the safe grammar of the medium, bending line and color until raw emotion practically leaks off the screen. A Fukuoka native who co-founded Science SARU, he proves Japanese animation still has wild, unmapped territory left to explore. The Medal with Purple Ribbon and his devoted global following feel entirely earned. I leave every one of his works a little disoriented and a lot exhilarated, and I genuinely cannot wait to see what he distorts next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Name (Japanese)
- 湯浅政明
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- March 16, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / animator / film director / character designer / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Kyushu Sangyo University
Awards & achievements
- Medal with Purple Ribbon
- 2023 Japan Movie Critics Award for Best Animation Director
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Kaiba | — | |
| Notable work | The Tatami Galaxy | — | |
| Notable work | Ping Pong | — | |
| Notable work | Devilman Crybaby | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Masaaki Yuasa born?
Born March 16, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Masaaki Yuasa from?
Masaaki Yuasa is from Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Masaaki Yuasa do?
Masaaki Yuasa works as screenwriter, animator, film director, character designer, director.
What is Masaaki Yuasa known for?
Notable works include Kaiba, The Tatami Galaxy, Ping Pong.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.