Takao Kato Explained

Native Name:加戸誉夫
Native Name Lang:ja
Nationality:Japanese
Occupation:Anime director and screenwriter
Years Active:1987–present
Children:2

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

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. Following Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!, he directed MegaMan NT Warrior, Buso Renkin, To Love Ru, and Pandora Hearts, among others.[1]

Personal life

Kato has two daughters.[1]

Filmography

TV series

YearTitleStudioDirectorWriterRef
1996–1998Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!Xebec[2]
1998–1999Super Yo-YoXebec[3]
1999–2000Xebec[4]
2001Xebec[5]
2002–2003MegaMan NT WarriorXebec[6]
2003–2004MegaMan NT Warrior: AxessXebec[7]
2004–2005MegaMan NT Warrior: StreamXebec[8]
2005–2006MegaMan NT Warrior: BeastXebec[9]
2006MegaMan NT Warrior: Beast+Xebec[10]
2006–2007Mega Man Star ForceXebec[11]
2007–2008Ryūsei no Rockman TribeXebec[12]
2006–2007Buso RenkinXebec[13]
2007Over DriveXebec[14]
2008To Love RuXebec[15]
2009Pandora HeartsXebec[16]
2010–2013Keshikasu-kunShogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment[17]
2011Xebec[18]
2011Hen SemiXebec[19]
2011–2014Duel Masters VictoryShogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment[20]
2012–2013Baku Tech! BakuganShogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment[21]
2015Triage XXebec[22]
2016KeijoXebec[23]
2017Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu[24]
2018–2019Future Card Buddyfight Ace[25]
2019–2020Zoids Wild ZeroOLM Team Masuda[26]
2022More Than a Married Couple, But Not LoversStudio Mother[27]
2024As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the WorldStudio Mother[28]

Films

YearTitleStudioDirectorWriterRef
2005Rockman EXE Hikari to Yami no ProgramXebec[29]
2008Major: Yūjō no Winning ShotXebec[30]
2018Eiga Drive Head: Tomica Hyper Rescue Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

Original net animation

YearTitleStudioDirectorWriterRef
2012Upotte!!Xebec[31]
2018Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

Original video animation

YearTitleStudioDirectorWriterRef
1990GdleenTokyo Laboratory[32]
1994–1995Compiler[33]
1994–1995Ogre SlayerOB Planning[34]
1996–1997Sorcerer HuntersXebec[35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Few Minutes with Takao Kato. Anime News Network. Bertschy. Zac. October 25, 2010. July 22, 2023.
  2. Web site: ja:爆走兄弟レッツ＆ゴー!! WGP. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C9380. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  3. Web site: ja:超速スピナー. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C9699. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  4. Web site: ja:ゾイド. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C9802. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  5. Web site: ja:ゾイド 新世紀/ZERO. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C10053. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  6. Web site: MegaMan NT Warrior official website. TV Tokyo. July 22, 2023. ja.
  7. Web site: ja:ロックマン エグゼ AXESS. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C10531. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  8. Web site: ja:ロックマンエグゼStream. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C10944. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  9. Web site: ja:ロックマンエグゼBEAST. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C10757. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  10. Web site: ja:ロックマンエグゼBEAST+. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C12464. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  11. Web site: ja:流星のロックマン. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C12416. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  12. Web site: ja:流星のロックマントライブ. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C11575. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  13. Web site: ja:武装錬金. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C12605. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  14. Web site: OverDrive. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  15. Web site: ja:ToLOVEる. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C11540. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  16. Web site: Pandora Hearts Anime's Comiket Promo Video Streamed (Updated). Anime News Network. Loo. Egan. January 9, 2009. July 22, 2023.
  17. Web site: ja:ケシカス くん. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C14639. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  18. Web site: ja:Rio -Rainbow Gate!-. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C13199. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  19. Web site: ja:変態生理ゼミナール 変 ゼミ. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C13871. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  20. Web site: ja:デュエル・マスターズ ビクトリー V3. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C14651. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  21. Web site: ja:爆TECH! 爆丸. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C13917. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  22. Web site: Triage X Anime's Cast, Staff, April Debut Revealed. Anime News Network. Loo. Egan. December 1, 2014. July 22, 2023.
  23. Web site: Kyle. Hallmark. Keijo!!!!!!!! TV Anime's Cast, Staff Revealed. May 16, 2016. Anime News Network. July 22, 2023.
  24. Web site: Drive Head Anime Film Casts Maaya Uchida, Kentarō. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael. June 5, 2018. July 22, 2023.
  25. Web site: Future Card Buddyfight Ace official website. TV Aichi. July 22, 2023. ja.
  26. Web site: Zoids Wild Zero Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October 4 Premiere. Anime News Network. Sherman. Jennifer. August 26, 2019. July 22, 2023. en.
  27. Web site: 'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Anime Unveils Staff, Teaser Visual. Loo. Egan. Anime News Network. May 1, 2022. July 22, 2023.
  28. Web site: As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. Mateo. Alex. May 8, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  29. Web site: ja:劇場版 ロックマンエグゼ 光と闇の遺産[プログラム]. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C411340. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  30. Web site: ja:劇場版 DRAMATIC BASEBALL MOVIE MAJOR 友情の一球[ウイニング ショット]. https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/C411577. Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. July 22, 2023. ja.
  31. Web site: Crunchyroll Adds Upotte!! Net Anime. Anime News Network. Sherman. Jennifer. April 4, 2012. July 22, 2023.
  32. Web site: ja:ガデュリン. https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/88564. All Cinema. July 22, 2023. ja.
  33. Web site: ja:COMPILER　陽の章. https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/241007. All Cinema. July 22, 2023. ja.
  34. Web site: ja:鬼切丸. https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/88323. All Cinema. July 22, 2023. ja.
  35. Web site: ja:元祖　爆れつハンター. https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/88239. All Cinema. July 22, 2023. ja.

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