Kenzō Masaoka

Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三) 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 Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい).

Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori.