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Mahiro Maeda

Directing

2.5 Popularity Mar 14, 1963 (62 years old) Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, 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 imagi...

Biography

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.

Filmography 127

2025
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV

Storyboard Artist

2025
2025
2024
Kaiju No. 8 TV

Creature Design

2023
Shin Kamen Rider Movie

Conceptual Design

2023
Shin Kamen Rider Movie

Costume Design

2023
2023
SSSS.GRIDMAN Grand Episode Movie

Creature Design

2022
2022
2021
2018
SSSS.GRIDMAN TV

Creature Design

Photos 1

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday March 14, 1963 (62 years old)
Place of Birth Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Also Known As 前田 真宏, まえだ まひろ
Years Active 1981 - 2025
Popularity 2.5
Career Stats
127 Total Credits
3 Movie Roles
1 Photos