MAHIRO MAEDA
Mahiro Maeda
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: March 14, 1963
Place of Birth: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
Production
Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
2024·
Kaiju No. 8Creature Design
Creature Design
2023·
Shin Kamen RiderCostume Design, Conceptual Design
Art Designer
Comic Book
Key Animation, Concept Artist
Director, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Art Designer, Key Animation
2018·
SSSS.GRIDMANCreature Design
2016·
Shin GodzillaConcept Artist, Creature Design, Art Direction, Conceptual Design, Storyboard
Key Animation
Original Story
2015·
One-Punch ManKey Animation
2015·
KanónKey Animation, Character Designer, Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist
2015·
HammerheadDirector
2015·
Mad Max: Fury RoadAnimation
2014·
Rage of BahamutStoryboard Artist
2014·
Japan Animator ExpoKey Animation, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Character Designer, Director, Animation Director, Storyboard
Director
Creator, Original Story
2013·
Kill la KillStoryboard Artist, Key Animation
Director
Assistant Script, Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation
Special Effects
Key Animation
2008·
Genius Party BeyondWriter, Director, Screenplay, Animation Director, Character Designer, Director
2008·
GalaScreenplay, Animation Director, Director
2008·
Ani*Kuri15Director
2007·
Ani*Kuri15Director
2006·
Brave StoryDirector, Animation, Storyboard Artist
Mechanical Designer
2004·
GankutsuouOriginal Story, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director, Series Director, Executive Producer
2003·
The AnimatrixDirector, Director
2003·
Last ExileStoryboard Artist, Key Animation, Mechanical Designer, Production Design
Key Animation, Character Designer, Animation Director, Director
2003·
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Animation
Director
2002·
Gate Keepers 21Storyboard
Key Animation, Creature Design, Art Designer, Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Character Designer
2000·
VanDreadKey Animation
Creature Design
1998·
Blue Submarine No. 6Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Mechanical Designer, Series Director
Key Animation
Creature Design
1995·
Gunsmith CatsAnimation
1992·
Porco RossoKey Animation
1991·
Doomed MegalopolisKey Animation
Director
Story, Director
1991·
Moonlight PierceKey Animation
1991·
Only YesterdayKey Animation
Settings, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director
1988·
GunbusterKey Animation
1987·
Lemon AngelKey Animation
Key Animation
1987·
The Tale of GenjiKey Animation
Key Animation
1987·
Robot CarnivalAnimation
1986·
Castle in the SkyKey Animation
Key Animation
1984·
Cream LemonKey Animation
Animation
Key Animation
Key Animation