Morio Asaka
Known for
Directing
Born
March 11, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace
Hyogo, Japan
Biography
Morio Asaka is an anime director at studio Madhouse. Many of his works take on a female perspective for the telling of the story, with a feminine protagonist as the central focus. This has contributed to him becoming the main director at Madhouse for handling the more serious series featuring female characters or targeting the female market. However, his works are also known for often elaborate action sequences, and even his most serious stories are frequently laced with comedy.
Best known work
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023
Monster
2004
Cardcaptor Sakura
1998
No Game No Life
2014
No Game No Life: Zero
2017
Claymore
2007
My Love Story!!
2015
NANA
2006
Chobits
2002
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
2023Filmography
2026
2023
2023
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999TVSeries Director, Storyboard Artist, Opening/Ending Animation
2023
Gold Kingdom and Water KingdomStoryboard Artist, Second Unit Director
2018
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear CardDirector
2017
2017
2017
No Game No Life: ZeroStoryboard Artist
2016
2015
2014
2014
2011
2009
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
Final Fantasy VII: Last OrderDirector, Storyboard Artist
2004
2003
2003
Chibits: Sumomo and Kotoko DeliverDirector, Storyboard
2003
Chobits: Hibiya and Kotoko ChatDirector
2002
2000
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed CardDirector, Storyboard Artist