Takao Kato
Takao Kato | |
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Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Anime director and screenwriter |
Years active | 1987–present |
Known for | |
Children | 2 |
Takao Kato (Japanese:
Biography[edit]
Kato has cited Hayao Miyazaki's early works, particularly The Castle of Cagliostro and Future Boy Conan, as influences on his work.[1] Kato started working in the anime industry in 1987 and was put in charge of directing for the first time with Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! in 1996.[2] Following Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!, he directed MegaMan NT Warrior, Buso Renkin, To Love Ru, and Pandora Hearts, among others.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Kato has two daughters.[1]
Filmography[edit]
TV series[edit]
Year | Title | Studio | Director | Writer | Ref |
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1996–1998 | Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! | Xebec | Yes[a] | No | [2] |
1998–1999 | Super Yo-Yo | Xebec | Yes | No | [3] |
1999–2000 | Zoids: Chaotic Century | Xebec | Yes | No | [4] |
2001 | Zoids: New Century | Xebec | Yes | No | [5] |
2002–2003 | MegaMan NT Warrior | Xebec | Yes | No | [6] |
2003–2004 | MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess | Xebec | Yes | No | [7] |
2004–2005 | MegaMan NT Warrior: Stream | Xebec | Yes | No | [8] |
2005–2006 | MegaMan NT Warrior: Beast | Xebec | Yes | No | [9] |
2006 | MegaMan NT Warrior: Beast+ | Xebec | Yes | No | [10] |
2006–2007 | Mega Man Star Force | Xebec | Yes | No | [11] |
2007–2008 | Ryūsei no Rockman Tribe | Xebec | Yes | No | [12] |
2006–2007 | Buso Renkin | Xebec | Yes | No | [13] |
2007 | Over Drive | Xebec | Yes | No | [14] |
2008 | To Love Ru | Xebec | Yes | No | [15] |
2009 | Pandora Hearts | Xebec | Yes | No | [16] |
2010–2013 | Keshikasu-kun | Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment | Yes | No | [17] |
2011 | Rio: Rainbow Gate! | Xebec | Yes | No | [18] |
2011 | Hen Semi | Xebec | Yes | No | [19] |
2011–2014 | Duel Masters Victory | Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment | Yes | No | [20] |
2012–2013 | Baku Tech! Bakugan | Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment | Yes | No | [21] |
2015 | Triage X | Xebec | Yes[b] | No | [22] |
2016 | Keijo | Xebec | No | Yes | [23] |
2017 | Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu |
|
Yes | No | [24] |
2018–2019 | Future Card Buddyfight Ace |
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Yes | No | [25] |
2019–2020 | Zoids Wild Zero | OLM Team Masuda | Yes | No | [26] |
2022 | More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers | Studio Mother | Yes[c] | No | [27] |
2024 | As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World | Studio Mother | Yes | No | [28] |
Films[edit]
Year | Title | Studio | Director | Writer | Ref |
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2005 | Rockman EXE Hikari to Yami no Program | Xebec | Yes | No | [29] |
2008 | Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot | Xebec | Yes | No | [30] |
2018 | Eiga Drive Head: Tomica Hyper Rescue Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu |
|
Yes | No | [24] |
Original net animation[edit]
Year | Title | Studio | Director | Writer | Ref |
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2012 | Upotte!! | Xebec | Yes | No | [31] |
2018 | Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu |
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Yes | No | [24] |
Original video animation[edit]
Year | Title | Studio | Director | Writer | Ref |
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1990 | Gdleen | Tokyo Laboratory | Yes[d] | No | [32] |
1994–1995 | Compiler | Yes | Yes | [33] | |
1994–1995 | Ogre Slayer | OB Planning | Yes | No | [34] |
1996–1997 | Sorcerer Hunters | Xebec | Yes | No | [35] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Co-directed with Tetsurō Amino
- ^ Co-directed with Akio Takami
- ^ Credited as Chief Director (
総 監督 , Sō Kantoku); co-directed with Junichi Yamamoto - ^ Co-directed with Toyoo Ashida
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Bertschy, Zac (October 25, 2010). "A Few Minutes with Takao Kato". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ a b
爆 走 兄弟 レッツ&ゴー!! WGP. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
超 速 スピナー. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ ゾイド. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ゾイド
新 世紀 /ZERO. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ "MegaMan NT Warrior official website" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ロックマン エグゼ AXESS. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ロックマンエグゼStream. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ロックマンエグゼBEAST. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ロックマンエグゼBEAST+. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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流星 のロックマン. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
流星 のロックマントライブ. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
武装 錬 金 . Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ "OverDrive". Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ToLOVEる. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (January 9, 2009). "Pandora Hearts Anime's Comiket Promo Video Streamed (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ケシカス くん. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Rio -Rainbow Gate!-. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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変態 生理 ゼミナール変 ゼミ. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ デュエル・マスターズ ビクトリー V3. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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爆 TECH!爆 丸 . Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ Loo, Egan (December 1, 2014). "Triage X Anime's Cast, Staff, April Debut Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Hallmark, Kyle (May 16, 2016). "Keijo!!!!!!!! TV Anime's Cast, Staff Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael (June 5, 2018). "Drive Head Anime Film Casts Maaya Uchida, Kentarō". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Future Card Buddyfight Ace official website" (in Japanese). TV Aichi. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Sherman, Jennifer (August 26, 2019). "Zoids Wild Zero Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October 4 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 1, 2022). "'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Anime Unveils Staff, Teaser Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (May 8, 2023). "As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^
劇場 版 ロックマンエグゼ光 と闇 の遺産 [プログラム]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
劇場 版 DRAMATIC BASEBALL MOVIE MAJOR友情 の一 球 [ウイニング ショット]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^ Sherman, Jennifer (April 4, 2012). "Crunchyroll Adds Upotte!! Net Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ ガデュリン. All Cinema (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ COMPILER
陽 の章 . All Cinema (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
鬼 切 丸 . All Cinema (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2023. - ^
元祖 爆 れつハンター. All Cinema (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Takao Kato at Anime News Network's encyclopedia