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Mahiro Maeda

Directing

Mahiro Maeda

Mahiro Maeda is a director born on March 14, 1963 in Yonago, Tottori, Japan. He is known for The Animatrix, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time and Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Directing
Born
March 14, 1963
Place of birth
Yonago, Tottori, Japan

Biography

Mahiro Maeda (前田 真宏 Maeda Mahiro) born March 14, 1963 is one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators working today, having worked as director, character designer, and animator for many of Japan's top series. Helen McCarthy in 500 Essential Anime Movies called him "one of the most imaginative visualists in anime". He also worked on Concept Art and Design for Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), which won six Academy Awards. He has been one of the top contributors at the anime studio GONZO for many years, having directed Blue Submarine No. 6, Final Fantasy: Unlimited and Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo. His design work ranges from 2 of the "Angels" in Neon Genesis Evangelion to production and mechanical design for such series as Magic User's Club (魔法使いTai! Mahō Tsukai Tai!), The Vision of Escaflowne and Last Exile. He was also the designer of the invaders in Gatekeepers 21. His earlier years were spent mostly at the famed Studio Ghibli, where he helped animate classics such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, and Porco Rosso. Maeda is also one of the select Japanese directors to actively collaborate with the international film media on various projects. He provided key animation for the animation sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1. His directorial work has also been featured in such exclusive package films as The Animatrix (segment: "The Second Renaissance Parts I and II"), Genius Party Beyond (segment: "Gala"), and Ani*Kuri15 (segment: "Princess Onmitsu"). He has also visited the American Anime Expo convention in 2000 and 2003.

Filmography

  1. 2023Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~as Self
  2. 2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeDirector
  3. 2015Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
  4. 2015HammerheadDirector
  5. 2015KanónScreenplay · Director
  6. 201420min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets AllowedDirector
  7. 2014Japan Animator ExpoDirector · Writer
  8. 2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmDirector
  9. 2013Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～Creator
  10. 2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoDirector
  11. 2008Genius Party BeyondDirector · Screenplay
  12. 2008Genius Party BeyondDirector · Writer
  13. 2008Ani*Kuri15Director
  14. 2007Ani*Kuri15Director
  15. 2004GankutsuouExecutive producer · Director
  16. 2003Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Animeas Self
  17. 2003The AnimatrixDirector
  18. 2003The Second Renaissance Part IIDirector
  19. 2003The AnimatrixDirector · Writer
  20. 2003The Second Renaissance Part IDirector
  21. 1998Blue Submarine No. 6Director
  22. 1991Route 20: Galactic AirportDirector · Story
  23. 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIDirector
  24. 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterDirector