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Mahiro Maeda

Mahiro Maeda

Director · Born 1963-03-14 · Yonago, Tottori, Japan

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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. H…

Directed

  1. The Animatrix (2003) — Director
  2. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) — Director
  3. Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) — Director
  4. The Second Renaissance Part I (2003) — Director
  5. The Second Renaissance Part II (2003) — Director
  6. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990) — Director
  7. Genius Party Beyond (2008) — Director
  8. Gankutsuou (2004) — Director
  9. Blue Submarine No. 6 (1998) — Director
  10. Ani*Kuri15 (2007) — Director
  11. Ani*Kuri15 (2008) — Director
  12. 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed (2014) — Director
  13. Japan Animator Expo (2014) — Director
  14. The Animatrix (2003) — Director
  15. Kanón (2015) — Director
  16. Genius Party Beyond (2008) — Director
  17. Hammerhead (2015) — Director
  18. Route 20: Galactic Airport (1991) — Director
  19. Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film (2013) — Director
  20. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III (1991) — Director

Also appeared in

  1. Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~ (2023) — Self
  2. Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime (2003) — Self
  3. Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo (2015)