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Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 – November 23, 1988) was a Japanese early anime creator. 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 ...
Kenzo MASAOKA was born on Oct. 5 1898, as the son of wealthy landlord in Osaka. He had learned painting and music since he was a child. After studied Japanese-style painting at the art school in Kyoto from 1922, he studied Western-style painting at Aoibashi Art Institute of Seiki KURODA.
Masaoka Kenzou, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988, was a second generation animator. He is probably most famous for creating the earliest anime to use cell animation and sound. He also did work under the pseudonym Masaoka Donbei (正岡 どんべい).
Kenzo Masaoka. Biography. Born on October 5, 1898 in Osaka, and died on November 23, 1988. Masaoka studied Japanese-style painting at Kyoto City University of Arts and moved to Tokyo to practice oil painting. However, he returned to Kyoto and joined the production of the film Sun (日輪) under Shozo Makino as the costume designer.
Jul 30, 2023 · One of the founders of the iconic Toei Animation studios, Masaoka is widely recognised as the first pioneer to incorporate cel animation and recorded sound in the history of anime. It’s his technical achievements that paved the way for future innovation in the industry.
Kenzo Masaoka. 政岡憲三. Masaoka (1898-1988) is celebrated in anime history for having helped introduce sound and cel animation in the industry. He debuted as a director at Nikkatsu in 1930, and founded the Masaoka Film Studio in 1932.
MASAOKA Kenzō (1898-1988, Japan) was one of Japan’s first animation artists. He studied painting at Kyoto City University of Arts, graduating in 1917. After working as a costume designer, he began creating his own animation films in 1927, making Sea Palace and Shell Palace.
