Masayuki Uchiyama

was an animation supervisor and key animator. He was known for his stiff lines and its large number of works.
==Biography==
Masayuki Uchiyama was born in 1952. He began his career in 1969, starting at Neo Media Studios. There, he studied under Keiichiro Kimura and worked for a few projects. After leaving Neo Media Studios, he worked as a freelance animator before joining Studio Z along with (another animator formed at Neo Media Studios and one of his best friends). Uchiyama founded studio Last House, where he became the main animator.
In the 1980s and 1990s, he was mainly involved with Toei Animation's works, in particular with the anime adaptations of Akira Toriyama's manga series. He went on to be a key animator for Dr. Slump and the first three Dragon Ball movies, and an animation director for various episodes of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT; being part of the animation director rotation. He is the animator who has supervised the most Dragon Ball franchise episodes, serving 71 times as animation supervisor for Dragon Ball Z.
He was also an animation supervisor for Daikū Maryū Gaiking, Don Dracula, Ginga Tetsudo 999, Hajime Ningen Gyatoruz, The Kabocha Wine, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo, Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint, Yu-Gi-Oh!. He also worked on Attack No. 1, Uchū Senkan Yamato, Galaxy Express 999, Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace, Knight of Ramune & 40.
==Death==
Uchiyama abruptly died from a heart failure on August 31, 2010, at the age of 58.
==Filmography==
===Anime===
*11eyes - Key Animation (ep 6)
*Adventures of the Little Koala - Animation Director (eps 12, 25)
*Agatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to Marple - Key Animation (4 episodes)
*Aishiteruze Baby - Key Animation (ep 5)
*Allison & Lillia - Key Animation (ep 24)
*Aoki Densetsu Shoot! - Animation Director (eps 5, 14)
*Asari-chan Ai no Marchen Shōjo - Animation Director (eps 2, 24)
*B-Legend! Battle Bedaman - Key Animation (Synergy Japan; 9 episodes)
*Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts - Key Animation (Last House; eps 1, 3, 7)
*Blue Seed - Animation Director (ep 10)
*Bug tte Honey - Key Animation (ep 4)
*Corpse Princess: Aka - Key Animation (ep 8)
*Cyborg 009 (1979) - Key Animation
*Digimon Adventure - Key Animation (eps 7, 14, 21)
*Dino Mech Gaiking (1976) - Animation Director (eps 4, 9)
*Dokaben - Animation Director (eps 7, 12)
*Don Dracula - Animation Director
*Dr. Slump & Arale-chan - Animation Director (31 episodes)
*Dragon Ball - Animation Director (44 episodes)
*Dragon Ball GT - Animation Director (16 episodes), Key Animation (Last House; 15 episodes)
*Dragon Ball Z - Animation Director (70 episodes), Key Animation (Last House; 40 episodes)
*Galaxy Express 999 - Animation Director (18 episodes)
*Gambler Densetsu Tetsuya - Animation Director (eps 8, 17), Key Animation (eps 8, 17)
*Gegege no Kitarō (1996) - Key Animation (17 episodes)
*Genji Monogatari Sennenki - Key Animation (eps 3-4)
*Getbackers - Key Animation (ep 14)
*Ghost Sweeper Mikami - Animation Director (5 episodes)
*Hajime Ningen Gyatoruz - Key Animation (eps 2, 24)
*Hayate the Combat Butler!! - Key Animation
*Hikarian - Great Railroad Protector - Animation Director (ep 1)
*Inazuma Eleven - Key Animation (ep 83)
*Juden Chan - Key Animation (ep 7)
*Judo Sanka - Animation (eps 4, 8)
*Kaibutsu-kun (1980) - Animation (eps 16, 18)
*Kanon (2002) - Key Animation (ep 1)
*Kekkaishi - Key Animation
*Knights of Ramune & 40 - Animation Director (4 episodes)
*Koihime Musō - Key Animation (ep 7)
*Kōya no Shōnen Isamu - Key Animation (eps 47, 52)
*Kurokami The Animation - Key Animation (ep 7)
*Live On Cardliver Kakeru - Key Animation (ep 34)
*Magical Taruruuto-kun - Animation Director (9 episodes)
*Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint - Animation Director (8 episodes)
*MÄR - Key Animation (14 episodes)
*Marie & Gali - Key Animation (7 episodes)
*Mashin Hero Wataru - Animation Director (eps 23, 30, 45)
*Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! - Key Animation (eps 3-4)
*Mojacko - Animation Director (ep 44)
*Needless - Key Animation (ep 17)
*Negibōzu no Asatarō - Key Animation (4 episodes)
*Nintama Rantaro - Animation Director (5 episodes)
*Norakuro-kun - Animation Director (ep 11)
*One Piece - Key Animation (20 episodes)
*Planet Robot Danguard Ace - Animation Director (5 episodes), Key Animation (5 episodes)
*Pokémon - Key Animation
*Queen Millennia - Animation Director
*Ring ni Kakero 1: Shadow - Key Animation (ep 4)
*Rurouni Kenshin (1996) - Key Animation (Random)
*Shangri-La - Key Animation
*Shin Bikkuriman - Animation Director (6 episodes)
*Shion no Oh - Key Animation (eps 17, 20-21)
*Soar High! Isami - Key Animation (ep 6)
*Spice and Wolf II - Animation Director (ep 10)
*Star Blazers - Animation (4 episodes)
*Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry - Key Animation (ep 1)
*Super Bikkuriman - Animation Director (8 episodes)
*Tensai Bakabon - Key Animation (12 episodes)
*The File of Young Kindaichi - Animation Director (13 episodes)
*The Gutsy Frog - Key Animation (19 episodes)
*The Kabocha Wine - Animation Director
*The Tower of Druaga: the Sword of Uruk - Key Animation (ep 10)
*The Qwaser of Stigmata - 2nd Key Animation (ep 5)
*Vampire Knight - Key Animation (ep 1)
*Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) - Animation Director (5 episodes)
*Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Key Animation
*Yumeiro Pâtissière - Key Animation (ep 43)
===Anime Films===
*Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle - Key Animation
*Dr. Slump & Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The City of Dreams, Mechapolis - Key Animation
*Dr. Slump & Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Secret of Nanaba Castle - Key Animation
*Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure - Key Animation
*Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies - Key Animation
*Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle - Key Animation
*Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure - Key Animation
*Fist of the North Star - Key Animation
*Galaxy Express 999: Glass no Clair - Animation Director
===OVAs===
*Ruin Explorers - Fam & Ihrie - Key Animation (ep 1)
===Specials===
*Azusa, Otetsudai Shimasu! - Key Animation
*Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior? - Animation Director
*Gokū no Kōtsū Anzen - Animation
==Contributions==
===Episodes Animated===
;Vegeta Saga
*35: "Mercy"
;Namek Saga
*52: "The Past and Future"
;Frieza Saga
*79: "Gohan Attacks"
*83: "Another Transformation?"
*85: "The Renewed Goku"
*96: "Explosion of Anger"
;Androids Saga
*128: "Double Trouble for Goku"
*132: "Follow Dr. Gero"
;Imperfect Cell Saga
*141: "The Reunion"
*145: "Laboratory Basement"
*149: "He's Here"
*151: "Silent Warrior"
;Perfect Cell Saga
*156: "Bow to The Prince"
*161: "Vegeta Must Pay"
*165: "The Cell Games"
;Cell Games Saga
*169: "No Worries Here"
*172: "A New Guardian"
*178: "Cell's Bag of Tricks"
*181: "Faith in a Boy"
*186: "The Unstoppable Gohan"
*190: "The Horror Won't End"
*194: "Free the Future"
;Other World Saga
*197: "Water Fight"
;Great Saiyaman Saga
*203: "Rescue Videl"
*208: "Gather for the Tournament"
;World Tournament Saga
*212: "Best of the Boys"
*218: "Identities Revealed"
;Babidi Saga
*223: "Next Up, Goku"
*228: "The Dark Prince Returns"
;Majin Buu Saga
*233: "The Losses Begin"
*238: "Evil Lives On"
*243: "The Z Sword"
*248: "Goku's Time Is Up"
;Fusion Saga
*254: "The Evil of Men"
*259: "Trapped in Forever"
*265: "Majin Buu Transforms"
*269: "Meet Vegito"
*273: "The Innards of Buu"
;Kid Buu Saga
*278: "True Saiyans Fight Alone"
*283: "Earth Reborn"
;Peaceful World Saga
*288: "He's Always Late"
Black Star Dragon Ball Saga
*2: "Pan Blasts Off"
*7: "Trunks, the Bride"
*12: "The Last Oracle of Luud"
Baby Saga
*18: "Unexpected Power"
*23: "Hidden Danger"
*29: "The Fall of the Saiyans"
*34: "Back in the Game"
*39: "Baby Put To Rest"
Super 17 Saga
*41: "Curtain Call"
*45: "Piccolo's Best Bet"
;Shadow Dragon Saga
*50: "The Five-Star Dragon"
*53: "Saying Goodbye"
*55: "The Heart of the Prince"
*58: "Shadow Dragons Unite"
*62: "Rescue Goku"
===Episodes Supervised===
;Emperor Pilaf Saga
*3: "The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi"
*6: "Keep an Eye on the Dragon Balls"
*11: "The Penalty is Pinball"
;Tournament Saga
*16: "Find That Stone!"
*20: "Elimination Round"
*23: "Monster Beast Giran"
*27: "Number One Under the Moon?"
;Red Ribbon Army Saga
*31: "Wedding Plans?"
*34: "Cruel General Red"
*38: "Five Murasakis"
*41: "The Fall of Muscle Tower"
*44: "Master Thief, Hasky"
;General Blue Saga
*46: "Bulma's Bad Day"
*49: "Roshi Surprise"
*52: "The Pirate Treasure"
*54: "Escape From Pirate Cave"
;Commander Red Saga
*58: "The Land of Korin"
*62: "Sacred Water"
*65: "Confront the Red Ribbon Army"
;Fortuneteller Baba Saga
*69: "Who is Fortuneteller Baba?"
*72: "Goku's Turn"
*78: "The Eternal Dragon Rises"
;Tien Shinhan Saga
*84: "Rivals and Arrivals"
*85: "Preliminary Peril"
*87: "Yamcha vs. Tien"
*91: "Counting Controversy!!"
*93: "Tien Shinhan vs. Jackie Chun"
*96: "Tail's Tale"
*101: "The Fallen"
King Piccolo Saga
*105: "Here Comes Yajirobe"
*109: "Goku vs. King Piccolo"
*111: "Roshi's Gambit"
*115: "Awaken Darkness"
*118: "Prelude to Vengeance"
*120: "Goku Strikes Back"
;Piccolo Jr. Saga
*123: "Lost and Found"
*127: "Quicker Than Lightning"
*130: "Goku's Doll"
*134: "Preliminary Peril"
*137: "Anonymous Proposal"
*140: "Goku Gains Speed"
*144: "Super Kamehameha"
*147: "Goku Hangs On"
*151: "Outrageous Octagon"
;Raditz Saga
*1: "The New Threat"
*5: "Gohan's Rage"
;Vegeta Saga
*8: "Gohan Goes Bananas!"
*12: "Global Training"
*15: "Dueling Piccolos"
*18: "The End of Snake Way"
*22: "The Darkest Day"
*26: "Nappa's Rampage"
*29: "Lesson Number One"
*32: "Spirit Bomb Away!"
*35: "Mercy"
;Namek Saga
*38: "Nursing Wounds"
*42: "The Search Continues"
*45: "Frieza Strikes!"
*49: "The Prince Fights Back"
*53: "Zarbon's Surprise"
*55: "Piccolo vs. Everyone"
*59: "Destination: Guru"
*62: "New Ally, New Problem"
*67: "A Legend Revealed"
;Captain Ginyu Saga
*72: "Calling the Eternal Dragon"
*74: "Captain Ginyu... The Frog"
;Frieza Saga
*79: "Gohan Attacks"
*83: "Another Transformation?"
*85: "The Renewed Goku"
*88: "Clash of the Super Powers"
*92: "Trump Card"
*96: "Explosion of Anger"
*100: "Gohan Returns"
*102: "Duel on a Vanishing Planet"
*105: "Mighty Blast of Rage"
;Garlic Jr. Saga
*108: "The Heavens Tremble"
*113: "Suicidal Course"
;Trunks Saga
*118: "Frieza's Counterattack"
*123: "Goku's Special Technique"
;Androids Saga
*128: "Double Trouble for Goku"
*132: "Follow Dr. Gero"
*136: "No Match for the Androids"
;Imperfect Cell Saga
*141: "The Reunion"
*145: "Laboratory Basement"
*148: "He's Here"
*151: "Silent Warrior"
;Perfect Cell Saga
*156: "Bow to The Prince"
*161: "Vegeta Must Pay"
*165: "The Cell Games"
;Cell Games Saga
*169: "No Worries Here"
*172: "A New Guardian"
*178: "Cell's Bag of Tricks"
*181: "Faith in a Boy"
*186: "The Unstoppable Gohan"
*190: "The Horror Won't End"
*194: "Free the Future"
;Other World Saga
*197: "Water Fight"
;Great Saiyaman Saga
*203: "Rescue Videl"
*208: "Gather for the Tournament"
;World Tournament Saga
*212: "Best of the Boys"
*218: "Identities Revealed"
;Babidi Saga
*223: "Next Up, Goku"
*228: "The Dark Prince Returns"
;Majin Buu Saga
*233: "The Losses Begin"
*238: "Evil Lives On"
*243: "The Z Sword"
*248: "Goku's Time Is Up"
;Fusion Saga
*254: "The Evil of Men"
*259: "Trapped in Forever"
*265: "Majin Buu Transforms"
*269: "Meet Vegito"
*273: "The Innards of Buu"
;Kid Buu Saga
*278: "True Saiyans Fight Alone"
*283: "Earth Reborn"
;Peaceful World Saga
*288: "He's Always Late"
;Black Star Dragon Ball Saga
*2: "Pan Blasts Off"
*7: "[[Episode 7"
*12: "[[Episode 12
;Baby Saga
*18: "Unexpected Power"
*23: "Hidden Danger"
*29: "The Fall of the Saiyans"
*34: "Back in the Game"
*39: "Baby Put To Rest"
;Super 17 Saga
*41: "Curtain Call"
*45: "Piccolo's Best Bet"
;Shadow Dragon Saga
*50: "The Five-Star Dragon"
*53: "Saying Goodbye"
*55: "The Heart of the Prince"
*58: "Shadow Dragons Unite"
*62: "Rescue Goku"
==External links==
*Masayuki Uchiyama's biography (Japanese)
*Masayuki UCHIYAMA - Anime News Network (English)
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