Kenzō Masaoka
Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 – November 23, 1988) was a Japanese early anime creator.
Kenzo Masaoka | |
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| Born | October 5, 1898 Osaka, Japan |
| Died | November 23, 1988 (aged 90) Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Animator |
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, and was one of the founders of what became Toei Animation. 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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