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Kenzō Masaoka was a Japanese early anime creator. Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor, and was one of the founders of what became Toei Animation. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès." He also did work under the pseudonym . Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori. Wikipedia