Mitsuyuki Masuhara
DirectorMitsuyuki Masuhara is a Japanese anime director who joined Madhouse in 1999 and contributed to the studio's production of Death Note before going on to direct titles of his own.
Death Note Role
During his years on staff at Madhouse, the studio that produced Death Note, Masuhara took on episode directing duties within the anime's production team. This work fell in the early stretch of his career at the studio, ahead of his later step up to full series direction.
Career and Notable Roles
Masuhara built his career at Madhouse from 1999 onward, first handling episode direction across the studio's slate. His feature-length debut came with Clamp in Wonderland 2, a short released in 2007, and the following year he stepped up to full series direction on Chi's Sweet Home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mitsuyuki Masuhara do on Death Note?
Masuhara took on episode directing duties within Death Note's production team while on staff at Madhouse, the studio that produced the anime. This fell early in his career there, ahead of his later step up to full series direction.
When did Mitsuyuki Masuhara make his directorial debut?
Masuhara's feature-length debut came with Clamp in Wonderland 2, a short released in 2007. It came after years of episode directing at Madhouse.
What was Mitsuyuki Masuhara's first full series as director?
Masuhara stepped up to full series direction on Chi's Sweet Home in 2008. That followed his 2007 short Clamp in Wonderland 2.
When did Mitsuyuki Masuhara join Madhouse?
Masuhara joined Madhouse in 1999, first handling episode direction across the studio's slate. He has remained active in the industry since.
Who is Mitsuyuki Masuhara?
Masuhara is a Japanese anime director who built his career at Madhouse, the studio behind Death Note, starting in 1999. He later stepped up from episode directing to full series direction on titles like Chi's Sweet Home.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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