Masaaki Yuasa Launches New Anime Studio in Tokyo

Director Masaaki Yuasa, known for his innovative work in the anime industry, has announced the establishment of a new studio named ame pippin in Tokyo. This venture is a collaboration with prominent companies including ASMIK Ace, Aniplex, and CoMix Wave Films.

ame pippin logo Image via ame pippin website
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About the Studio

Yuasa, who serves as the CEO and co-founder of ame pippin, has already posted a recruitment notice on the studio's website, signaling an eagerness to build a talented team.

Yuasa's Background

Masaaki Yuasa's journey in the anime industry began as a key animator for classics like:

Doraemon: Nobita's Animal Planet
The Legend of the Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden

He later became the animation director for several episodes of Crayon Shin-chan and contributed to various films in the franchise.

In 2013, Yuasa co-founded Science SARU with Eunyoung Choi. Their work on the Adventure Time episode titled Food Chain earned them an Annie Award nomination in 2014.

Notable Works

Yuasa has directed several acclaimed anime series and films, including:

Japan Sinks: 2020
DEVILMAN crybaby
Kemonozume
Kick-Heart
Lu over the wall
Mind Game
Ride Your Wave
Ping Pong
The Tatami Galaxy
Kaiba

Recent Projects

In March 2020, Yuasa retired as president of Science SARU. His latest project, INU-OH, is a musical anime film based on Hideo Furukawa's novel Heike Monogatari: Inu-Oh no Maki. The film premiered in Japan in May 2022.

Conclusion

With the launch of ame pippin, Masaaki Yuasa is set to continue his legacy of creativity and innovation in the anime world. Fans and aspiring animators alike are eager to see what this new studio will bring to the industry.