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Takao Kato

· Japan

Takao Kato (加戸誉夫 Kato Takao; 1963–) is a Japanese anime director and animator, best known for directing the TV series of To Love-Ru, Pandora Hearts and Rio: Rainbow Gate!.

Known For

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

2019 · Director

To Love Ru

To Love Ru

2008 · Storyboard Artist

Zoids: Chaotic Century

Zoids: Chaotic Century

1999 · Director

Triage X

Triage X

2015 · Director

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

2022 · Series Director

Keijo!!!!!!!!

Keijo!!!!!!!!

2016 · Series Composition

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

2024 · Series Director

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

2013 · Director

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

2025 · Storyboard Artist

MegaMan NT Warrior

MegaMan NT Warrior

2002 · Director

Duel Masters

Duel Masters

2002 · Director

Blue Seed

Blue Seed

1994 · Assistant Director

Directing

Koala's Diary

Koala's Diary

2025 · Series Director

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

2024 · Series Director

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

2022 · Series Director

Zoids Wild Zero

Zoids Wild Zero

2019 · Series Director

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

2019 · Director

Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

2018 · Director

Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

2017 · Series Director

Triage X

Triage X

2015 · Director

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

2014 · Director

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

2013 · Director

Baku Tech! Bakugan

Baku Tech! Bakugan

2012 · Director

Upotte!!

Upotte!!

2012 · Director

Abnormal Physiology Seminar

Abnormal Physiology Seminar

2011 · Series Director

Rio: Rainbow Gate!

Rio: Rainbow Gate!

2011 · Director

Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness

Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness

2005 · Director

MegaMan NT Warrior

MegaMan NT Warrior

2002 · Director

Duel Masters

Duel Masters

2002 · Director

Zoids: New Century

Zoids: New Century

2001 · Director

Zoids: Chaotic Century

Zoids: Chaotic Century

1999 · Director

Chousoku Spinner

Chousoku Spinner

1998 · Director

Compiler

Compiler

1994 · Director

Ogre Slayer

Ogre Slayer

1994 · Director

Blue Seed

Blue Seed

1994 · Assistant Director

Ogre Slayer

Ogre Slayer

1994 · Series Director

Art

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

2025 · Storyboard Artist

To Love Ru

To Love Ru

2008 · Storyboard Artist

Over Drive

Over Drive

2007 · Storyboard Artist

Mega Man Star Force

Mega Man Star Force

2006 · Storyboard Artist

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ

2005 · Storyboard Artist

Neo Ranga

Neo Ranga

1998 · Storyboard Artist

Writing

Keijo!!!!!!!!

Keijo!!!!!!!!

2016 · Series Composition

Argevollen

Argevollen

2014 · Storyboard

Major: The Ball of Friendship

Major: The Ball of Friendship

2008 · Storyboard

Compiler Festa

Compiler Festa

1995 · Screenplay

Ushio and Tora

Ushio and Tora

1992 · Storyboard