Kenzô Masaoka

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1898-10-05

Deathday 1988-11-23 (90 years old)

Place of Birth Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Also Known As Masaoka Kenzō, 政岡 憲三

Kenzô Masaoka

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. Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.

Known For

Writer

1927
Sea Palace

as Screenplay

Producer

1927
Sea Palace

as Producer

Editor

1927
Sea Palace

as Editor

Crew

1931
The 26 Martyrs of Japan

as Special Effects