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Masashi Ando

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Masashi Ando is a Japanese animator and character designer recognized for his work with Studio Ghibli on films including 'Princess Mononoke' (1997) and 'Spirited Away' (2001), where he served as animation director. His career spans collaborations with notable directors like Satoshi Kon on 'Paprika' (2006) and more recent work as character designer and animation director on 'Your Name' (2016) and 'Suzume' (2022). Ando's distinctive style contributes to contemporary Japanese animation's global influence.

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What did Masashi Ando do on Princess Mononoke?

Ando served as animation director on Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, released in 1997. That role involved supervising character movement and maintaining visual consistency across work produced by many animators.

Did Masashi Ando also work on Spirited Away?

Yes. He was an animation director and character designer on Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, which opened in Japan in 2001 and later won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Which films did Masashi Ando make outside Studio Ghibli?

Ando worked on major productions beyond Ghibli, including Satoshi Kon's Paprika and Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. He also directed the 2021 animated feature The Deer King with Masayuki Miyaji.

Did Masashi Ando design the characters for The Deer King?

Yes. Ando was closely involved in the film's visual identity as well as sharing directing duties with Masayuki Miyaji. The Deer King was produced by Production I.G and adapted from Nahoko Uehashi's fantasy novels.

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