Masafumi Mima is the president of the sound production company Techno Sound, which he joined in 1997. He has held the position since 2004.
As a student, Mima worked part time at the radio company Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, where he assisted in the production of radio dramas. After graduating in 1984, he joined Magic Capsule as an apprentice to sound director Susumu Aketagawa, to whom he is related. Mima left the company after 12 years and briefly became a freelance agent before joining Techno Sound.
Mima's first work as a sound director was for the 1988 OVA Madonna: Honoo no Teacher.
Known For
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
(2021)
Sound Director
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Recap 2: Burning Life
(2017)
Sound Director
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
(2019)
Sound Director
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
(2018)
Sound Director
Perfect Blue
(1998)
Sound Director
Paprika
(2006)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
(2019)
Sound Director
Pokémon 3: The Movie
(2000)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
(2020)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie 2000
(1999)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
(2015)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
(2009)
Sound Director
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
(2000)
Sound Director
Iron Man: Rise of Technovore
(2013)
Sound Director
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game
(2017)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
(2013)
Sound Director
Full Filmography
Sound
Cipher
(1989)
ADR Editor
Red Fang: Blue Sonnet
(1989)
Sound Director
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
(1989)
Sound Editor
Don't Lose, Makendo!
(1995)
Sound Director
Macross Plus: The Movie
(1995)
Sound Director
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
(1997)
Sound Designer
Pikachu's Vacation
(1998)
Sound Director
Perfect Blue
(1998)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie 2000
(1999)
Sound Director
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
(1999)
Sound Director
Pokémon 3: The Movie
(2000)
Sound Director
Pikachu & Pichu
(2000)
Sound Director
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
(2000)
Sound Director
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
(2001)
Sound Director
Pikachu's PikaBoo
(2001)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
(2001)
Sound Director
Metropolis
(2001)
Sound Director
Sakura Wars: The Movie
(2001)
Sound Director
Initial D: Third Stage
(2001)
Sound Director
Millennium Actress
(2002)
Sound Director
Camp Pikachu
(2002)
Sound Director
A Tree of Palme
(2002)
Sound Director
New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City
(2003)
Sound Editor
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
(2003)
Sound Director
Tokyo Godfathers
(2003)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
(2004)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
(2005)
Sound Director
Paprika
(2006)
Sound Director
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
(2006)
Sound Director
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
(2006)
Sound Director
Animal Crossing: The Movie
(2006)
Sound Director
Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis
(2007)
Sound Director
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
(2007)
Sound Director
Tamagotchi: The Movie
(2007)
Sound Director
Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
(2007)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
(2009)
Sound Director
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
(2009)
Sound Director
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
(2009)
Sound Director
Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer
(2010)
Sound Director
Heart and Yummie
(2010)
Sound Director
Book Girl
(2010)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
(2010)
Sound Director
Pikachu's Strange Wonder Adventure
(2010)
Sound Director
UN-GO episode:0 INGA-RON
(2011)
Sound Director
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
(2011)
Sound Director
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos
(2011)
Sound Director
Macross FB7: Listen to My Song!
(2012)
Sound Director
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
(2012)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
(2013)
Sound Director
Iron Man: Rise of Technovore
(2013)
Sound Director
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
(2013)
Sound Director
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher
(2014)
Sound Director
Pikachu, What's This Key?
(2014)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
(2015)
Sound Director
Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Shadow and Light
(2016)
Sound Director
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Recap 1: Gathering Light
(2016)
Sound Director
Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Beyond the Tears
(2016)
Sound Director
Kuroko's Basketball - Movie: Winter Cup - Crossing the Door
(2016)
Sound Director
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Recap 2: Burning Life
(2017)
Sound Director
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game
(2017)
Sound Director
Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening
(2018)
Sound Director
Macross Δ the Movie: Passionate Walküre
(2018)
Sound Director
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
(2018)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
(2018)
Sound Director
Okko's Inn
(2018)
Sound Director
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
(2019)
Sound Director
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato
(2019)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
(2019)
Sound Director
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
(2020)
Sound Director
Initial D Battle Stage 3
(2021)
Sound Director
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
(2021)
Sound Director
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 1
(2022)
Sound Director
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 2
(2022)
Sound Director
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 3
(2022)
Sound Director
Bubble
(2022)
Sound Director
Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan 🍮🔎
(2023)
Sound Director