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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.
9 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time | Director | Film |
| 2014 | 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | Director | Film |
| 2008 | Genius Party Beyond | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Gankutsuou | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2003 | The Animatrix | Director | Film |
| 2003 | The Second Renaissance Part I | Director | Film |
| 2003 | The Second Renaissance Part II | Director | Film |
| 1998 | Blue Submarine No. 6 | Director | TV |
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