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Mahiro Maeda

Directing·March 14, 1963 — 63 years old·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.

Known For

Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man

Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

The Animatrix

The Animatrix

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla

Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Filmography · 70

2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXTVStoryboard Artist · Key Animation 2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-Storyboard Artist · Key Animation 2024Kaiju No. 8TVCreature Design 2023Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~Self 2023Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-AugArt Designer 2023Shin Kamen RiderConceptual Design · Costume Design 2023EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)Comic Book 2023SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand EpisodeCreature Design 2022Adam by Eve: A Live in AnimationConcept Artist · Key Animation 2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeKey Animation · Art Designer · Concept Artist · Storyboard Artist · Director 2018SSSS.GRIDMANTVCreature Design 2016A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)Key Animation 2016Shin GodzillaStoryboard · Conceptual Design · Art Direction · Creature Design · Concept Artist 2016Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the WishesOriginal Story 2015Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo 2015One-Punch ManTVKey Animation 2015HammerheadDirector 2015Rapid RougeOriginal Concept 2015Mad Max: Fury RoadAnimation 2015KanónStoryboard Artist · Screenplay · Director · Character Designer · Key Animation 201420min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets AllowedDirector · Second Unit Director 2014Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial ArkStoryboard Artist 2014Japan Animator ExpoTVDirector · Character Designer · Storyboard · Writer · Animation Director · Storyboard Artist · Key Animation 2014Rage of BahamutTVStoryboard Artist 2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmDirector · Second Unit Director 2013Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～TVOriginal Story · Creator 2013Kill la KillTVStoryboard Artist · Key Animation 2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoKey Animation · Storyboard Artist · Director · Assistant Script 2012Giant God Warrior Appears in TokyoSpecial Effects 2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceKey Animation 2008Genius Party BeyondDirector · Character Designer · Animation Director · Screenplay 2008Genius Party BeyondTVWriter · Director 2008Ani*Kuri15Director 2007Ani*Kuri15TVDirector 2006Brave StoryStoryboard Artist · Animation · Second Unit Director 2006Origin: Spirits of the PastMechanical Designer 2004GankutsuouTVExecutive Producer · Series Director · Director · Storyboard Artist · Key Animation · Original Story 2003Kill Bill: Vol. 1Animation 2003Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of AnimeSelf 2003The AnimatrixDirector 2003The Second Renaissance Part IIDirector 2003Last ExileTVProduction Design · Mechanical Designer · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist 2003The AnimatrixTVDirector · Writer 2003The Second Renaissance Part IDirector · Animation Director · Character Designer · Key Animation 2002Gate Keepers 21TVStoryboard 2001Final Fantasy: UnlimitedTVCharacter Designer · Storyboard Artist · Art Designer · Creature Design · Series Director · Key Animation 2000VanDreadTVKey Animation 1999Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisCreature Design 1998Blue Submarine No. 6TVSeries Director · Storyboard Artist · Character Designer · Key Animation · Mechanical Designer · Director 1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionKey Animation 1996Gamera 2: Attack of LegionCreature Design 1995Gunsmith CatsAnimation 1992Porco RossoKey Animation 1991Moonlight PierceKey Animation 1991Doomed MegalopolisTVKey Animation 1991Route 20: Galactic AirportDirector · Story 1991Only YesterdayKey Animation 1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIDirector 1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterTVDirector · Storyboard Artist · Key Animation · Settings 1988GunbusterTVKey Animation 1987The Tale of GenjiKey Animation 1987Battle Royale High SchoolKey Animation 1987Lemon AngelTVKey Animation 1987Robot CarnivalAnimation 1987A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign InvasionMechanical & Creature Designer 1987Royal Space Force - The Wings of HonneamiseKey Animation 1986Castle in the SkyKey Animation 1985Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise PilotKey Animation 1984BirthAnimation 1984Cream LemonTVKey Animation

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