Mahiro Maeda
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 14, 1963, Yonago, Tottori, Japan
- Movies
- 16
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.
Best-Known Movies
The Animatrix
2003
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
The Second Renaissance Part I
2003
The Second Renaissance Part II
2003
Genius Party Beyond
2008
Ani*Kuri15
2008
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
2023
Kanón
2015
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2021 | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time | Director |
| 2015 | Hammerhead | Director |
| 2015 | Kanón | Screenplay, Director |
| 2014 | 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed | Director |
| 2013 | Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film | Director |
| 2012 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | Director |
| 2008 | Genius Party Beyond | Director, Screenplay |
| 2008 | Ani*Kuri15 | Director |
| 2003 | The Animatrix | Director |
| 2003 | The Second Renaissance Part II | Director |
| 2003 | The Second Renaissance Part I | Director |
| 1991 | Route 20: Galactic Airport | Director |
| 1991 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III | Director |
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