Toshihiko Masuda

Toshihiko Masuda

Born: April 14, 1960 (66 years)

Born in 1960, Toshihiko Masuda was one of the major directors at Telecom Animation Film. He joined Telecom in 1980 as a in-between animator and became a director in 1983, taking over Hayao Miyazaki's unit after he left to go work at Topcraft to do Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Masuda is known for his wacky and fluid animation, and is the one who set the style in Telecom's western productions in the '80s and '90s. He now works as a freelance animator and storyboard artist working on a plethora of different anime projects.

Movies Directed (2)
TV Shows Directed (2)
Movies as Crew (53)
Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-

Samurai Ballerina -L'étoile de Paris en fleur-

Animation Director

Mar 13, 2026

LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline

LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline

Key Animation

Jun 27, 2025

LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins

LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins

Key Animation

Jun 20, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Key Animation

Dec 5, 2024

Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull

Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull

Key Animation

Nov 8, 2024

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary

Key Animation

Aug 9, 2024

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Key Animation

Jun 16, 2023

Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie

Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie

Key Animation

Jun 10, 2022

Inu-Oh

Inu-Oh

Animation Director

May 28, 2022

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke

Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke

Key Animation

Apr 22, 2022

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

Key Animation

Mar 4, 2022

Hula Fulla Dance

Hula Fulla Dance

Key Animation

Dec 3, 2021

Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's Lie

Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's Lie

Key Animation

May 31, 2019

City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes

Key Animation

Feb 8, 2019

Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~

Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~

Key Animation

Apr 13, 2018

Mary and The Witch's Flower

Mary and The Witch's Flower

Key Animation

Jul 8, 2017

Napping Princess

Napping Princess

Key Animation

Mar 18, 2017

Lupin the Third: Italian Game

Lupin the Third: Italian Game

Storyboard Artist

Jan 8, 2016

Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!

Crayon Shin-chan: My Moving Story! Cactus Large Attack!

Key Animation

Apr 18, 2015

Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone

Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone

Key Animation

Jun 21, 2014

Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie

Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie

Key Animation

Dec 7, 2013

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent

Key Animation

Feb 1, 2013

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Storyboard Artist

Jul 28, 2012

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey

Key Animation

Jun 23, 2012

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King

Key Animation

Feb 4, 2012

Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse

Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse

Key Animation

Dec 4, 2010

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

Storyboard Artist

Jul 31, 2010

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

Key Animation

Jul 10, 2010

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Key Animation

Mar 13, 2010

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

Storyboard Artist, Key Animation

Aug 1, 2009

Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser

Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser

Key Animation

Apr 18, 2009

Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear

Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear

Key Animation

Apr 19, 2008

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

Key Animation

Dec 22, 2007

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Key Animation

Aug 4, 2007

Summer Days with Coo

Summer Days with Coo

Key Animation

Jul 28, 2007

Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog

Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog

Storyboard Artist

Jul 27, 2007

The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest

Storyboard Artist

Jul 21, 2007

Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure

Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure

Key Animation

Apr 21, 2007

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Key Animation

Aug 5, 2006

Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea

Key Animation

Jul 29, 2006

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

Key Animation

Jul 15, 2006

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Key Animation

Jul 15, 2006

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo!

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo!

Key Animation

Apr 15, 2006

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Key Animation

Aug 6, 2005

Space Station No.9

Space Station No.9

Key Animation

May 1, 2005

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge

Key Animation

Apr 16, 2005

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

Key Animation

Sep 9, 2004

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Key Animation

Aug 21, 2004

Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass

Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass

Key Animation

Dec 22, 2002

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation

Animation Director

Mar 11, 1992

Uncle Remodelling Course

Uncle Remodelling Course

Key Animation

Feb 24, 1990

Akira

Akira

Key Animation

Jun 10, 1988

Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy

Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy

Key Animation

Dec 26, 1987

TV Shows as Crew (103)
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

Key Animation

Apr 7, 2025

Lazarus

Lazarus

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2025

Medalist

Medalist

Storyboard Artist

Jan 5, 2025

Haigakura

Haigakura

Storyboard Artist

Oct 7, 2024

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Key Animation

Oct 5, 2024

Dan Da Dan

Dan Da Dan

Key Animation

Oct 4, 2024

Unnamed Memory

Unnamed Memory

Storyboard Artist

Apr 9, 2024

Tonbo!

Tonbo!

Animation Director

Apr 6, 2024

Ninja Kamui

Ninja Kamui

Key Animation

Feb 11, 2024

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Key Animation

Nov 17, 2023

Gundam Build Metaverse

Gundam Build Metaverse

Storyboard Artist

Oct 6, 2023

16bit Sensation: Another Layer

16bit Sensation: Another Layer

Storyboard Artist

Oct 5, 2023

Ragna Crimson

Ragna Crimson

Key Animation

Oct 1, 2023

My Clueless First Friend

My Clueless First Friend

Storyboard Artist

Apr 9, 2023

LUPIN ZERO

LUPIN ZERO

Key Animation

Dec 16, 2022

Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

Key Animation

Oct 14, 2022

Management of a Novice Alchemist

Management of a Novice Alchemist

Storyboard Artist

Oct 3, 2022

Beast Tamer

Beast Tamer

Storyboard Artist

Oct 1, 2022

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

Key Animation

Sep 14, 2022

Tekken: Bloodline

Tekken: Bloodline

Key Animation

Aug 18, 2022

Engage Kiss

Engage Kiss

Key Animation

Jul 3, 2022

Onipan!

Onipan!

Key Animation

Apr 11, 2022

Aoashi

Aoashi

Key Animation

Apr 9, 2022

The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody

The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2022

Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!

Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!

Key Animation

Apr 3, 2022

Shenmue the Animation

Shenmue the Animation

Key Animation, Effects Supervisor

Feb 6, 2022

The Heike Story

The Heike Story

Key Animation

Jan 13, 2022

Ranking of Kings

Ranking of Kings

Key Animation

Oct 15, 2021

PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~

PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~

Key Animation

Oct 6, 2021

The Detective Is Already Dead

The Detective Is Already Dead

Storyboard Artist

Jul 4, 2021

Yasuke

Yasuke

Key Animation

Apr 29, 2021

DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO

DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO

Key Animation

Apr 11, 2021

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-

Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-

Key Animation

Apr 3, 2021

2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team

2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team

Key Animation

Jan 8, 2021

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon

Storyboard Artist

Oct 3, 2020

Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW

Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW

Key Animation

Oct 1, 2020

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!

Storyboard Artist

Jul 10, 2020

Tower of God

Tower of God

Key Animation, Storyboard Artist

Apr 2, 2020

Kemono Michi: Rise Up

Kemono Michi: Rise Up

Storyboard Artist

Sep 29, 2019

Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga

Key Animation

Jul 8, 2019

Fire Force

Fire Force

Key Animation

Jul 5, 2019

Ultramarine Magmell

Ultramarine Magmell

Key Animation

Apr 7, 2019

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu

Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2019

Zombie Land SAGA

Zombie Land SAGA

Key Animation

Oct 4, 2018

We Rent Tsukumogami

We Rent Tsukumogami

Key Animation

Jul 19, 2018

Cells at Work!

Cells at Work!

Key Animation

Jul 8, 2018

MEGALOBOX

MEGALOBOX

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2018

Puzzle & Dragons

Puzzle & Dragons

Key Animation

Apr 2, 2018

Sanrio Boys

Sanrio Boys

Key Animation

Jan 6, 2018

Junji Ito Collection

Junji Ito Collection

Key Animation

Jan 5, 2018

GARO -VANISHING LINE-

GARO -VANISHING LINE-

Key Animation

Oct 6, 2017

Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Recovery of an MMO Junkie

Key Animation

Oct 6, 2017

Black Clover

Black Clover

Key Animation, Storyboard Artist

Oct 3, 2017

DYNAMIC CHORD

DYNAMIC CHORD

Key Animation

Oct 1, 2017

Classroom of the Elite

Classroom of the Elite

Storyboard Artist

Jul 12, 2017

My First Girlfriend Is a Gal

My First Girlfriend Is a Gal

Key Animation

Jul 12, 2017

Convenience Store Boy Friends

Convenience Store Boy Friends

Key Animation

Jul 7, 2017

Atom: The Beginning

Atom: The Beginning

Key Animation

Apr 15, 2017

100% Teacher Pascal

100% Teacher Pascal

Key Animation

Apr 15, 2017

Eromanga Sensei

Eromanga Sensei

Key Animation

Apr 9, 2017

Sakura Quest

Sakura Quest

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2017

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Storyboard Artist

Apr 5, 2017

Idol Incidents

Idol Incidents

Key Animation

Jan 8, 2017

Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100

Key Animation

Jul 12, 2016

91 Days

91 Days

Key Animation

Jul 9, 2016

Orange

Orange

Key Animation

Jul 4, 2016

Days

Days

Key Animation

Jul 3, 2016

Twin Star Exorcists

Twin Star Exorcists

Storyboard Artist, Key Animation

Apr 6, 2016

My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia

Key Animation

Apr 3, 2016

Dimension W

Dimension W

Key Animation

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Osomatsu

Mr. Osomatsu

Key Animation

Oct 5, 2015

Chivalry of a Failed Knight

Chivalry of a Failed Knight

Key Animation

Oct 3, 2015

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture

Key Animation

Apr 5, 2015

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Key Animation

Apr 4, 2015

Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation

Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation

Key Animation

Apr 4, 2015

SHIROBAKO

SHIROBAKO

Key Animation

Oct 9, 2014

Rage of Bahamut

Rage of Bahamut

Key Animation

Oct 6, 2014

Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul

Key Animation

Jul 4, 2014

Haikyu!!

Haikyu!!

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2014

Baby Steps

Baby Steps

Key Animation

Apr 6, 2014

Ace of the Diamond

Ace of the Diamond

Storyboard Artist

Oct 6, 2013

Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan

Key Animation

Apr 7, 2013

Aikatsu!

Aikatsu!

Storyboard Artist

Oct 8, 2012

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Animation Director, Key Animation

Oct 6, 2012

Kokoro Connect

Kokoro Connect

Storyboard Artist

Jul 8, 2012

Kingdom

Kingdom

Key Animation

Jun 4, 2012

Kids on the Slope

Kids on the Slope

Key Animation

Apr 13, 2012

Bodacious Space Pirates

Bodacious Space Pirates

Key Animation

Jan 8, 2012

ThunderCats

ThunderCats

Key Animation

Jul 29, 2011

Sacred Seven

Sacred Seven

Key Animation

Jul 3, 2011

Blade

Blade

Key Animation

Jul 1, 2011

Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

Key Animation

Oct 11, 2008

Reideen

Reideen

Key Animation

Mar 3, 2007

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

Storyboard Artist, Key Animation

Feb 15, 2007

Pururun! Shizuku-chan

Pururun! Shizuku-chan

Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director

Oct 7, 2006

Death Note

Death Note

Key Animation

Oct 4, 2006

Aria

Aria

Key Animation

Oct 6, 2005

Bleach

Bleach

Key Animation

Oct 5, 2004

Mankatsu

Mankatsu

Character Designer

Jul 31, 2004

Saiyuki

Saiyuki

Key Animation

Apr 4, 2000

One Piece

One Piece

Key Animation

Oct 20, 1999

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Chōjin Sentai Jetman

Writer

Feb 15, 1991

Lupin the 3rd

Lupin the 3rd

Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director

Oct 24, 1971