Takao Kato
Takao Kato | |
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加戸誉夫 | |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Anime director and screenwriter |
Years active | 1987–present |
Known for | |
Children | 2 |
Takao Kato (Japanese: 加戸誉夫, Hepburn: Katō Takao) is a Japanese anime director and screenwriter. Kato started working in the anime industry in 1987 and directed his first full series in 1996. Since then, some of the series he has directed include MegaMan NT Warrior, Buso Renkin, To Love Ru, and Pandora Hearts.
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 |
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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 |
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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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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