Masao Maruyama

Masao Maruyama's greatest accolade is the legacy of studios and talent he has built. He co-founded Madhouse, which produced over 100 series and films, and then founded MAPPA, which became a dominant force in the 2020s. He is credited with discovering and nurturing some of anime's most celebrated directors. The industry regards him as a living legend, a title earned through decades of work that shaped the medium itself.