was a Japanese early

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creator. Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded

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in anime.Kōdansha (1993). ''Japan: an illustrated encyclopedia.'' Kōdansha, He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor, and was one of the founders of what became

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. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès."The World History of Animation, Stephen Cavalier p. 144 He also did work under the

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. Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori.

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* 1898 births 1988 deaths People from Osaka Prefecture Japanese animators Japanese film directors Kyoto City University of Arts alumni {{Animator-stub