Masaaki Endou
An image from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, one of the productions that also features Masaaki Endou.

Masaaki Endou

March 5, 1960 — Japan

Endou Masaaki is a Japanese animator. After graduating from Tokyo Designers College, Masaaki joined Telecom Animation Film in 1980, and later made his key animation debut in 1982. Following this, he worked for many high profile theatrical productions and has cemented a legacy for being one of the best effects animators in the industry. After leaving Telecom Animation and Studio Ghibli, he has operated as a freelancer, but has preferences towards select studios and works. He is primarily seen working for Studio Pierrot.

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

2007

Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

1997

My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

1988

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

1986

Akira

Akira

1988

Kiki's Delivery Service

Kiki's Delivery Service

1989

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

1984

Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

1992