Kenzō_Masaoka

Kenzō Masaoka

Kenzō Masaoka

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Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 – November 23, 1988) was a Japanese early anime creator.

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Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime.[1] 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."[2]

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.

Filmography

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    Kōdansha (1993). Japan: an illustrated encyclopedia. Kōdansha, ISBN 978-4-06-206489-7
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