Directing
Mahiro Maeda
1963-03-14 · Yonago, Tottori, Japan
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.
Known for
Mad Max: Fury Road
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Castle in the Sky
One-Punch Man
Porco Rosso
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
The Animatrix
Shin Godzilla
Only Yesterday
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Kaiju No. 8
Kill la Kill
Shin Kamen Rider
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Movie credits · 48
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
Shin Kamen Rider
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
Shin Godzilla
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
Hammerhead
Rapid Rouge
Mad Max: Fury Road
Kanón
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Genius Party Beyond
Ani*Kuri15
Brave Story
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime
The Animatrix
The Second Renaissance Part II
The Second Renaissance Part I
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
Gunsmith Cats
Porco Rosso
Moonlight Pierce
Route 20: Galactic Airport
Only Yesterday
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
TV credits · 21
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Kaiju No. 8
SSSS.GRIDMAN
One-Punch Man
Japan Animator Expo
Rage of Bahamut
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
Kill la Kill
Genius Party Beyond
Ani*Kuri15
Gankutsuou
Last Exile
The Animatrix
Gate Keepers 21
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
VanDread
Blue Submarine No. 6
Doomed Megalopolis
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Gunbuster
Lemon Angel
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