Kenzō Masaoka
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 37 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 5,1898 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Osaka |
| Japan | |
| Date of died | November 23,1988 |
| Died | Tokyo |
| Japan | |
| Movies/Shows | Kumo to Tulip |
| Monkey and Crabs | |
| Benkei tai Ushiwaka | |
| Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka | |
| Suteneko Tora‑chan | |
| Founded | Toei Animation |
| Production company | Toei Animation |
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| ID | 880172 |
Kenzō Masaoka Life story
Kenzō Masaoka was an 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 artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès."