Ko Matsuo

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Ko Matsuo

Born July 13, 1968 · Gifu, Japan (age 58)

Ko Matsuo (松尾 衡, Matsuo Kō, July 13, 1968) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist born in Gifu. He is now a freelancer, formerly he was at Madhouse.

Known For

Mobile Suit Gundam HathawayMobile Suit Gundam Hathaway · 2021
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
★ 7.22021
MovieAnimationAction
Twelve years after Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.
Millennium ActressMillennium Actress · 2002
Millennium Actress
★ 7.92002
MovieAnimationDrama
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December SkyMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky · 2016
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
★ 7.42016
MovieActionAnimation
During the One Year War of U.C. 0079, the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon engage in a fierce battle at the "Thunderbolt Sector", a shoal zone in the former Colony Side 4 "Moore". After successfully infiltrating Zeon's sniper field, ace Federation pilot and jazz enthusiast Io Fleming is given control of the latest Gundam prototype.
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit FlowerMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower · 2017
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
★ 6.22017
MovieActionAnimation
The second movie of the long-awaited fan favorite Thunderbolt Series. Earth, eight months after the end of the One Year War. Captain Monica launches a secret mission, "Operation Thunderbolt," and selects Io to pilot the Atlas Gundam. She leads the assault landing ship Spartan into a part of the ocean effectively controlled by the South Seas Alliance. Their objective is to secure or destroy the data of the Psycho Zaku, which the Alliance now possesses. Daryl, who took the upper hand in his battle with Io, has descended to Earth as part of the remnant forces of the Principality of Zeon. He has also been given the mission of obtaining information on the Psycho Zaku. Fighting alongside his new comrades, Io encounters Commander Peer, the South Seas Alliance's border garrison commander. In the sea, on the ice field, and among the thick jungle, the mobile suits of Zeon, the Federation, and the South Seas Alliance battle each other. "The war is not over yet."
Dead GirlsDead Girls · 2007
Dead Girls
★ 4.82007
MovieAnimation
It's the future of New York. Kate, Rose, Rachel, and Claire lead the normal school life and a new transfer student comes... The transfer student, Louis wants to be friends with Kate. However, something happens to "Red Garden". What is the truth behind this and the real purpose.
Mobile Suit Gundam G40Mobile Suit Gundam G40 · 2020
Mobile Suit Gundam G40
★ 6.02020
MovieAnimationWar
Mobile Suit Gundam G40 is a 2020 original net animation (ONA) by Sunrise and LDH made to promote the HG 1/144 Gundam G40 (Industrial Design Ver.), a collaboration between Ken Okuyama Design and the Bandai Hobby Center as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Gundam franchise. It depicts an abridged retelling of the One Year War, re-imagining iconic scenes from Mobile Suit Gundam with new designs.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of DeathGundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death · 2022
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death
★ 7.92022
MovieAnimationDrama
The Megafauna, carrying Bellri and his comrades, leaves the Venus Globe in pursuit of the G-IT Corps. However, the war situation in the Earth Sphere has changed completely in the interim. The Capital Army, the Amerian forces, and the Dorette Fleet, which have been confronting each other outside the atmosphere, are now clashing even more violently around the untouchable sacred ship Kashiba Mikoshi. Amid all this, Bellri wishes to end the tragedy and hatred that war creates...
Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-TitleMobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title · 2009
Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
★ 6.02009
MovieAnimationAction
A short animation serving as a prequel to the events depicted in the PlayStation 3 game, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit FlowerMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower · 2017
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
★ 6.22017
MovieActionAnimation
The second movie of the long-awaited fan favorite Thunderbolt Series. Earth, eight months after the end of the One Year War. Captain Monica launches a secret mission, "Operation Thunderbolt," and selects Io to pilot the Atlas Gundam. She leads the assault landing ship Spartan into a part of the ocean effectively controlled by the South Seas Alliance. Their objective is to secure or destroy the data of the Psycho Zaku, which the Alliance now possesses. Daryl, who took the upper hand in his battle with Io, has descended to Earth as part of the remnant forces of the Principality of Zeon. He has also been given the mission of obtaining information on the Psycho Zaku. Fighting alongside his new comrades, Io encounters Commander Peer, the South Seas Alliance's border garrison commander. In the sea, on the ice field, and among the thick jungle, the mobile suits of Zeon, the Federation, and the South Seas Alliance battle each other. "The war is not over yet."

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Rozen MaidenRozen Maiden · 2004
Rozen Maiden
★ 7.82004
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Jun is a total recluse who won't take a step outside his house and only loves online shopping. When Jun winds up a doll that suddenly appears in his room because of his mail-orders tendencies, he has no idea what he's in for. The doll comes to life and proclaims herself to be 'Shinku'. She later binds Jun to her as a medium, her counterpart, and her magical power source, in an attempt to save his life. And so starts the beginning of a chaotic life for the Sakurada household as more Rozen Maidens arrive on their doorsteps. But what are the Rozen Maidens and why do they exist? And will Jun learn to open up his heart and face his fears? The main characters are: Sakurada Jun - The main lead of the story who has to learn to face his fears, thanks to the arrival of Shinku. The interaction between Jun and Shinku are often funny and at times, touching.

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