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Mahiro Maeda
Director 63 years old

Mahiro Maeda

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... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

4 titles
Shin Evangelion Gekijôban

Shin Evangelion Gekijôban

Hideaki Anno, Mahiro Maeda 2021 2h 35m 8.0

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over.

Evangelion shin gekijôban: Kyu

Evangelion shin gekijôban: Kyu

Hideaki Anno, Mahiro Maeda 2012 1h 36m 8.5

14 years have passed since the near third impact. Most of the world has changed except Shinji Ikari who awakens, unaged in a new and strange environment. Misato has formed a group that has is separate from Nerv. The fight is far from over but the biggest struggle might be against humans and former allies.

Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

Koji Morimoto, Mahiro Maeda 2008 1h 21m 7.0

Five stories, five maestros, five styles and one common denominator: maximum creativity.

The Animatrix

The Animatrix

Andrew R. Jones, Shinichiro Watanabe 2003 1h 42m 7.8

The Animatrix is a collection of several animated short films, detailing the backstory of the "Matrix" universe, and the original war between man and machines which led to the creation of the Matrix.

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