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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Born | (1898-10-05)October 5, 1898 Osaka, Japan |
Died | November 23, 1988(1988-11-23) (aged 90) Tokyo, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Animator |
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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.