Mahiro Maeda
Known for: Directing
Born: March 14, 1963
Place of birth: 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. His earlier years were spent mostly at the famed Studio Ghibli, where he helped animate classics such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, and Porco Rosso. Maeda is also one of the select Japanese directors to actively collaborate with the international film media on various projects. He provided key animation for the animation sequence in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1. His directorial work has also been featured in such exclusive package films as The Animatrix (segment: "The Second Renaissance Parts I and II"), Genius Party Beyond (segment: "Gala"), and Ani*Kuri15 (segment: "Princess Onmitsu"). He has also visited the American Anime Expo convention in 2000 and 2003.
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Filmography
48 movies · 22 TV shows, newest first
7.3
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025
7.7
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025
8.4
Kaiju No. 8
2024
7.7
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
2023
6.0
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023
7.0
Shin Kamen Rider
2023
6.0
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023
3.6
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode
2023
6.9
Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation
2022
8.2
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
7.2
SSSS.GRIDMAN
2018
6.1
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016
7.2
Shin Godzilla
2016
4.0
Last Exile: Ginyoku no Fam Movie - Over the Wishes
2016
6.0
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
8.4
One-Punch Man
2015
6.0
Hammerhead
2015
6.2
Rapid Rouge
2015
7.6
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015
5.3
Kanón
2015
6.4
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014
7.1
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
2014
7.1
Japan Animator Expo
2014
7.6
Rage of Bahamut
2014
NR
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013
7.8
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
2013
8.2
Kill la Kill
2013
7.2
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
6.6
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
2012
7.8
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
6.4
Genius Party Beyond
2008
5.5
Genius Party Beyond
2008
6.3
Ani*Kuri15
2008
5.9
Ani*Kuri15
2007
6.4
Brave Story
2006
7.0
Origin: Spirits of the Past
2006
7.3
Gankutsuou
2004
8.0
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
10.0
Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime
2003
7.2
The Animatrix
2003
7.5
The Second Renaissance Part II
2003
7.3
Last Exile
2003
7.9
The Animatrix
2003
7.5
The Second Renaissance Part I
2003
5.5
Gate Keepers 21
2002
6.6
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001
5.9
VanDread
2000
7.4
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
1999
5.9
Blue Submarine No. 6
1998
8.3
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
7.4
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
1996
6.3
Gunsmith Cats
1995
7.8
Porco Rosso
1992
NR
Moonlight Pierce
1991
4.9
Doomed Megalopolis
19918.0
Route 20: Galactic Airport
1991
7.4
Only Yesterday
1991
NR
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991
7.4
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
7.7
Gunbuster
1988
6.0
The Tale of Genji
1987
4.8
Battle Royale High School
1987
4.8
Lemon Angel
1987
6.7
Robot Carnival
1987
NR
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion
1987
6.9
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987
8.0
Castle in the Sky
1986
6.0
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
1985
6.9
Birth
1984
6.6
Cream Lemon
1984