Masaaki Osumi
An image from Lupin the Third: Pilot Film, one of the productions that also features Masaaki Osumi.

Masaaki Osumi

November 26, 1934 — Hyogo, Japan

Masaaki Ōsumi (大隅 正秋) is a Japanese director known for his work in television and movie animations, most notably with his involvement with the early episodes of “Lupin the Third: Part 1” and later his directorial role for the Lupin III Television film “Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger”.

Lupin the Third

Lupin the Third

1971

Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger

Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger

2001

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film

1969

Run, Melos!

Run, Melos!

1992

Moomin

Moomin

1969

The Star of the Seine

The Star of the Seine

1975

Attack No. 1 - World Championship of Tears

Attack No. 1 - World Championship of Tears

1970

Kaibutsu-kun: Suna Majin wo Yattsukero no Maki / Kaibutsu-kun to Haniwa Kaishin no Maki

Kaibutsu-kun: Suna Majin wo Yattsukero no Maki / Kaibutsu-kun to Haniwa Kaishin no Maki

1969