Mahiro Maeda
Known for
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Mahiro Maeda is a Japanese director known, when known at all, from the credit block. There is 'Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time' as well. Animation keeps recurring across the credit list. Work has kept arriving across 35 years. 'The Animatrix' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is.
Mahiro Maeda
12 Directed
8 Series
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Mahiro Maeda is a Japanese director known, when known at all, from the credit block. There is 'Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time' as well. Animation keeps recurring across the credit list. Work has kept arriving across 35 years. 'The Animatrix' accounts for most of whatever public profile there is.
Movies
Director
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Director
The Animatrix
2003
Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Director
The Second Renaissance Part I
2003
Director
Ani*Kuri15
2008
Director
Genius Party Beyond
2008
Director
The Second Renaissance Part II
2003
Director
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014
Director
Kanón
2015
Full Filmography
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Director
2021
Film
Hammerhead
Director
2015
Film
Kanón
Director
2015
Film
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
Director
2014
Film
Japan Animator Expo
Director · 2 episodes
2014–
TV
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Director
2013
Film
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
Creator
2013–
TV
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Director
2012
Film
Genius Party Beyond
Director
2008
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mahiro Maeda and where are they from?
Mahiro Maeda is 63 years old, born on March 14, 1963 in Yonago, Tottori, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Mahiro Maeda?
Mahiro Maeda is best known for directing The Animatrix, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.
How many movies has Mahiro Maeda directed?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Mahiro Maeda has directed or written 12 films and worked on 8 TV shows.
What was Mahiro Maeda's first movie?
The career of Mahiro Maeda began with Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III (1991).
What is Mahiro Maeda's most recent movie or series?
Mahiro Maeda's most recent release is Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, which premiered on March 8, 2021.
What TV shows has Mahiro Maeda created or directed?
On television, Mahiro Maeda has appeared in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Gankutsuou, Blue Submarine No. 6, Ani*Kuri15.
Mahiro Maeda
1963-03-14 · Yonago, Tottori, 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 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.