Masato Matsuura (松浦 勝人, Matsu'ura Masato, born October 1, 1964 in Yokohama, Japan), better known by his stage name Max Matsuura (松浦 マックス, Matsu'ura Makkusu), is a Japanese record producer and entrepreneur.
He is known mainly for discovering and developing new artists into stars (most notably Ayumi Hamasaki), as well as for reviving Ami Suzuki's career after she was released by her previous record label.
[1][2] In 2004, Matsuura was the subject of some controversy when he considered leaving Avex Music Group due to a feud with Tom Yoda.
Matsuura paid the plaintiff ¥648,000,000 (¥500,000,000 for the exact amount, ¥100,000,000 for compensations and ¥48,000,000 for delay damages).
[citation needed] On July 17, 2011, Matsuura closed his Twitter account due to an intense feud with fans of K-pop group JYJ.