Takashi Masunaga

Birth : 1945-03-03,

History

Takashi Masunaga is known for his work as a Animated film Director.

Movies

Globi and the Stolen Shadows
Art Direction
Rock musician Benji leads a charmed life until the day the evil Maestro steals his shadow in order to take possession of Benji's musical talent. With Globi's help, Benji and his musical partner Lucinda set out to regain their stolen shadows. Will the three of them be able to conquer the evil Maestro and save Benji's life?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Director
The classic tale of a loveable, outcast hunchback and the gypsy girl he adores is transformed into a musical, warmhearted animated classic in this delightfully updated version of a stirring masterpiece.
Sleeping Beauty
Director
In a faraway kingdom, the king and queen had desired a child of their very own for a long time and when their wish finally came true, they announced a grand celebration at the palace. All of the fairies from the kingdom were invited and immediately named as godmothers for their new child, whose name was Felicity, which means "happiness".
Jungle Book
Director
When Mowgli was just a baby, or as his adopted parents call him, a "man cub," Shere Khan the tiger went after Mowgli's mother and father. Baby Mowgli wondered off into the den of a wolf family with newly arrived cubs. The mother wolf wants to add Mowgli to her pack of cubs and when the others see how brave Mowgli is, they agree. Shere Khan, having been searching for the baby since he attacked the parents, finally finds him in the wolf den. When the wolves protect him, Shere Khan vows to hunt Mowgli down someday and becomes driven to destroy him.
Alice in Wonderland
Director
A girl follows a rabbit into a magical world.
The Nutcracker
Director
Snow White
Director
A young princess named Snow White is sent away from her palace to live in the woods due to the jealousy of her stepmother.
Hercules
Director
In Ancient Greece in the land far away, when people read Greek mythology came the time of legend – the greatest son of Zeus – Hercules. Hercules was once destined to be the King of Mycenae as his father Zeus had planned but his jealous stepmother Hera had other plans.
Heidi
Animation
After charming her reclusive grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home, Heidi is uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends Klara, a young girl confined to a wheelchair.
Heidi
Director
After charming her reclusive grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home, Heidi is uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends Klara, a young girl confined to a wheelchair.
Magic Gift of the Snowman
Director
Everybody knows that Christmas is the time when miracles happen. And this exciting new tale is about a cool snowman who brings a very special gift to a little girl and her family. This heartwarming original feature is a beautiful reminder that a positive attitude can help us soar on wings of imagination and keep us hopeful and happy–no matter how old we are!
Curly - The Littlest Puppy
Director
Haley is bored by her life until she meets an adorable mutt puppy named Curly, who teaches her how to treasure everyday adventures.
Pocahontas
Director
History comes alive in this exciting animated tale of a great American heroine, an inspiring story packed with lots of action and surprises that make the pas a magical adventure for all your children. The daughter of the great chief, Powhattan, Pocahotas is a brave Indian Princess whose kindness brings about peace between her tribe and the English settlers led by handsome Captain John Smith.
Leo the Lion: King of the Jungle
Director
Leo is the lion king of the jungle, but unfortunately he doesn't know well what a king's job is. He believes it is his right to do as he pleases, even if it means disrupting the peace of others or being plain rude to them, as a king, Leo thinks everyone should look out for his well-being and comfort. One day, Leo meets a lion cub named Tooey whose mother has been recently taken away and who comes to Leo for help, being as selfish as he is, Leo turns the young lion away. However, after several different adventures, Leo learns what his place as a king is and how he must behave and treat the creatures who have almost lost all faith in him. Leo rallies the jungle animals to the rescue, and in the epilogue, the narrator Michael Donovan says that Leo asked Tooey's mother to be his queen, and the cub himself grew into a strong young lion, now called Leo II and one day he would be the Jungle King.
A Christmas Carol
Director
This animated re-telling of Dickens' classic masterpiece "A Christmas Carol" tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cruel and selfish business man who's idea of Christmas is a very poor one indeed. Ebenezer is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and is haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come. Each of the spirits takes Scrooge on a journey through time and through his life, awakening awareness about the time and the opportunities lost, the ones he is losing on that very Christmas season, and the dark outcome of it all unless changes are made.
Happy the Littlest Bunny
Director
The smallest of three rabbit brothers is always being picked on due to his size. But with the help of his chipmunk friend, he decides to adopt a new personality, which eventually makes him Cornwall County's worst nightmare.
星のオルフェウス
Producer
Several animated stories from "Metamorphoses," the Roman poet Ovid's narrative of legends, are presented.
星のオルフェウス
Writer
Several animated stories from "Metamorphoses," the Roman poet Ovid's narrative of legends, are presented.
星のオルフェウス
Director
Several animated stories from "Metamorphoses," the Roman poet Ovid's narrative of legends, are presented.