Directing
Masahiko Murata
- From
- Saitama, Japan
- Filmography
- 55 titles on TMDB
About Masahiko Murata
Masahiko Murata (むらた 雅彦, Murata Masahiko, born August 8) is an animator, animation director, director and storyboard artist from Saitama Prefecture. His real name and former stage name are Masahiko Murata (村田 雅彦, Murata Masahiko). Masahiko joined Shaft in early 80's and left the company in late 90's to become a freelancer. He was the first director of OVA “Mazinkaiser”. His main works as anime film director include “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire”, “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, and “Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison”. As for anime TV series, he was the director in “Gilgamesh”, “Corpse Princess: Aka”, “Corpse Princess: Kuro”, “NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals”, and To Your Eternity (first season), among others.
Backdrop from Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison
Films & television
16 titles
Storyboard Artist · Key Animation · Second Unit Director · Director
Director · Storyboard Artist · Key Animation · Second Unit Director
Director · Storyboard Artist · Key Animation
Director · Storyboard Artist
Animation Director
Second Unit Director
Director · Storyboard Artist
Storyboard Artist · Director
Key Animation
Director · Storyboard Artist
Animation Director
Key Animation
Character Designer · Animation Director
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