Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
2023 · Movie
as Self
Mahiro Maeda
1963-03-14
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Yonago, Tottori, Japan
Writers: Genius Party Beyond
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.
Filmography
Crew Credits
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025 · Movie
Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025 · TV Show
Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Kaiju No. 8
2024 · TV Show
Creature Design
Shin Kamen Rider
2023 · Movie
Conceptual Design, Costume Design
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023 · Movie
Comic Book
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023 · Movie
Art Designer
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
2023 · Movie
Creature Design
Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
2022 · Movie
Key Animation, Concept Artist
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021 · Movie
Key Animation, Art Designer, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Director
SSSS.GRIDMAN
2018 · TV Show
Creature Design
Shin Godzilla
2016 · Movie
Storyboard, Conceptual Design, Art Direction, Creature Design, Concept Artist
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
2016 · Movie
Original Story
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016 · Movie
Key Animation
Kanón
2015 · Movie
Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Character Designer, Key Animation, Director
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015 · Movie
Animation
Hammerhead
2015 · Movie
Director
Rapid Rouge
2015 · Movie
Original Concept
One-Punch Man
2015 · TV Show
Key Animation
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014 · Movie
Director, Second Unit Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
2014 · Movie
Storyboard Artist
Japan Animator Expo
2014 · TV Show
Director, Character Designer, Storyboard, Writer, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Rage of Bahamut
2014 · TV Show
Storyboard Artist
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013 · Movie
Director, Second Unit Director
Kill la Kill
2013 · TV Show
Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
2013 · TV Show
Original Story, Creator
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012 · Movie
Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director, Assistant Script
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
2012 · Movie
Special Effects
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009 · Movie
Key Animation
Ani*Kuri15
2008 · Movie
Director
Genius Party Beyond
2008 · Movie
Director, Character Designer, Animation Director, Screenplay
Genius Party Beyond
2008 · TV Show
Writer, Director
Ani*Kuri15
2007 · TV Show
Director
Brave Story
2006 · Movie
Storyboard Artist, Animation, Second Unit Director
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006 · Movie
Mechanical Designer
Gankutsuou
2004 · TV Show
Executive Producer, Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Original Story
The Second Renaissance Part II
2003 · Movie
Director
The Second Renaissance Part I
2003 · Movie
Director, Animation Director, Character Designer, Key Animation
The Animatrix
2003 · Movie
Director
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003 · Movie
Animation
Last Exile
2003 · TV Show
Production Design, Mechanical Designer, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
The Animatrix
2003 · TV Show
Director, Writer
Gate Keepers 21
2002 · TV Show
Storyboard
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001 · TV Show
Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Art Designer, Creature Design, Series Director, Key Animation
VanDread
2000 · TV Show
Key Animation
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
1999 · Movie
Creature Design
Blue Submarine No. 6
1998 · TV Show
Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Key Animation, Mechanical Designer, Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · Movie
Key Animation
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
1996 · Movie
Creature Design
Gunsmith Cats
1995 · Movie
Animation
Porco Rosso
1992 · Movie
Key Animation
Only Yesterday
1991 · Movie
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
1991 · Movie
Key Animation
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Route 20: Galactic Airport
1991 · Movie
Director, Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991 · Movie
Director
Doomed Megalopolis
1991 · TV Show
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990 · TV Show
Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Settings
Gunbuster
1988 · TV Show
Key Animation
Robot Carnival
1987 · Movie
Animation
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987 · Movie
Key Animation
The Tale of Genji
1987 · Movie
Key Animation
Battle Royale High School
1987 · Movie
Key Animation
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion
1987 · Movie
Mechanical & Creature Designer
Lemon Angel
1987 · TV Show
Key Animation
Castle in the Sky
1986 · Movie
Key Animation
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
1985 · Movie
Key Animation
Birth
1984 · Movie
Animation
Cream Lemon
1984 · TV Show
Key Animation
