Directing

Masayoshi Nishida

Born May 11, 1966 · Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan (age 60)

Masayoshi Nishida (西田 正義, Nishita Masayoshi, May 11, 1966) is a Japanese anime director from Hiroshima Prefecture.

Known For

MetropolisMetropolis · 2001
Metropolis
7.22001
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
In the midst of societal conflict in the futuristic city of Metropolis, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban set out to uncover the mystery behind the first human-like robot, Tima.
Jungle Emperor LeoJungle Emperor Leo · 1997
Jungle Emperor Leo
7.01997
MovieAdventureAnimation
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme that "All life is equal" through Leo's self-sacrifice.
Saving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special ChapterSaving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special Chapter · 2000
Saving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special Chapter
8.52000
MovieFantasyAnimation
This is the fourth original animated piece for the Tezuka Osamu Animation theatre that takes up Tezuka Osamu's message of "Saving our Fragile Earth" as its theme, and together with Unico's adventures commemorates the theatre's first anniversary. Unico, a unicorn's child, has dropped down from heaven. During his journey on the north wind, he meets Tsubasa, a tree boy who can speak. The Earth has become totally ruined to the extent that no creature can live there, because humans have drained it of all resources and destroyed the environment. Unico and Tsubasa go on a journey to find a way to make the Earth inhabitable again. They finally meet the Sphinx and the "time fairy" at the end of their hard journey. They decide to go back to the past and prevent humans from taking the wrong path. However, they can stay in the past for only five minutes. Will they be able to alter the future of the Earth in such short time? Their adventures to restore the Earth begin...
Black Jack: Capital Transfer to HeianBlack Jack: Capital Transfer to Heian · 2000
Black Jack: Capital Transfer to Heian
2000
MovieAnimationDrama
World famous surgeon Black Jack meets a family with a strange predicament...their grandma is constantly demanding money. They struggle to deal with this beligerent elderly woman whose motives are shrouded in mystery. But when her medical problems come into play, Black Jack and his adoptive daughter-slash-assistant Pinoko are ready to operate!
Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th CenturyOsamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century · 2000
Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century
5.02000
MovieMysteryAnimation
Osamu Tezuka is going to a 21st Century new year's party with all the characters he made. One thing leads to another and he ends up missing! It's up to his most popular characters to find out what happened to him and get him back safely before the rest of the guests show up.
Phoenix: EarthkeepersPhoenix: Earthkeepers · 2006
Phoenix: Earthkeepers
2006
MovieAnimationDrama
In a future Earth where cities have been buried by global warming and the environment essential for humanity has been devastated, a lonely hero named Kai lives without any friends to connect with. One day, guided by the “Phoenix”, he ventures into the desolate landscapes of what was once a thriving planet. What fate awaits Kai when he encounters a girl in this barren world?
Princess KnightPrincess Knight · 1999
Princess Knight
7.51999
MovieAnimationAdventure
In heaven, boys and girls were assigned their gender by being given a blue heart for boys and a red heart for girls. One of the cherubs does not want to stop being a cherub, so he gives one of the girls (Zafiro) his blue heart, because of Cachito's mischief, who is sent to earth as punishment to correct his mistake. The story really begins when, after a few years, the elf-like angel finds the girl and tries to convince her to return the extra blue heart he gave her. At birth, her situation is already complicated: in her kingdom, the Salic law prevails, so the king passes his baby girl off as a boy to prevent unscrupulous nobles from seizing power.
Benkei and UshiwakamaruBenkei and Ushiwakamaru · 1999
Benkei and Ushiwakamaru
1999
MovieAnimationAdventure
This is the story of the extraordinary Benkei, who after having met his enemy Yoshitsune in his childhood (then named 'Ushiwaka') came to guard him as a lifetime partner in later years.

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Saving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special ChapterSaving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special Chapter · 2000
Saving Our Fragile Earth: Unico Special Chapter
8.52000
MovieFantasyAnimation
This is the fourth original animated piece for the Tezuka Osamu Animation theatre that takes up Tezuka Osamu's message of "Saving our Fragile Earth" as its theme, and together with Unico's adventures commemorates the theatre's first anniversary. Unico, a unicorn's child, has dropped down from heaven. During his journey on the north wind, he meets Tsubasa, a tree boy who can speak. The Earth has become totally ruined to the extent that no creature can live there, because humans have drained it of all resources and destroyed the environment. Unico and Tsubasa go on a journey to find a way to make the Earth inhabitable again. They finally meet the Sphinx and the "time fairy" at the end of their hard journey. They decide to go back to the past and prevent humans from taking the wrong path. However, they can stay in the past for only five minutes. Will they be able to alter the future of the Earth in such short time? Their adventures to restore the Earth begin...

Director

Phoenix: Robe of FeathersPhoenix: Robe of Feathers · 2004
Phoenix: Robe of Feathers
2004
MovieAnimationDrama
Abandoned as a child, Zuku has become a brigand to survive. One night after committing a robbery, he is approached by a strange little girl who prompts him to visit the pine grove beach nearby. Upon arriving there, Zuku is surprised to discover an unconscious young woman covered in a sparkling veil. Enticed by its splendid material, he snatches the fabric and attempts to flee. But its owner unexpectedly awakens, begging him to return the precious accessory. With no other memory save for the veil's importance, the woman refuses to let Zuku leave without recovering it. Showing no remorse, the bandit violently renounces her plea—but little does he know, this unusual encounter will change his life forever.

Character Designer

NinkuNinku · 1995
Ninku
8.01995
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
The story in Ninku is about an odd-looking 12-year-old named Fūsuke (Fūsuke of the wind) who is a powerful warrior from the Ninku school of martial arts, a style that mixes ninjutsu and karate. It is explained that before the present time in the story that those who could use Ninku were targeted by an evil empire and the Ninku corps were formed to combat the menace. The names of the corps were taken from the twelve Chinese zodiac animals (Eto) and each captain of the corps was called the zodiac animal Ninku master (Etonin). When the war was over, the Ninku were defeated and almost all of them were killed since they were useless and were also dangerous for the rulers. At the beginning of the story, three years later, Fūsuke, the young former captain of the 1st Ninku corps and controller of the wind and Hiroyuki, his flatulent penguin, start searching for the other Ninku captains...

Storyboard Artist