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Takao Kato

Known for

Directing

Birthplace

Japan

Biography

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!.

Best known work

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
2019
To Love Ru
To Love Ru
2008
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Zoids: Chaotic Century
1999
Triage X
Triage X
2015
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
2022
Keijo!!!!!!!!
Keijo!!!!!!!!
2016
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
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...
2025
MegaMan NT Warrior
MegaMan NT Warrior
2002

Filmography

  1. 2025

    Koala's DiaryTV

    Series Director

  2. 2025

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

    Storyboard Artist

  3. 2024

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

    Series Director

  4. 2022

    More than a Married Couple, but Not LoversTV

    Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist

  5. 2019

    Zoids Wild ZeroTV

    Series Director

  6. 2019

    Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's StrongestTV

    Director

  7. 2018

    Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

    Director

  8. 2017

    Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū KeisatsuTV

    Series Director

  9. 2016

    Keijo!!!!!!!!TV

    Series Composition, Writer

  10. 2015

    Triage XTV

    Director

  11. 2014

    Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

    Director, Writer

  12. 2014

    ArgevollenTV

    Storyboard

  13. 2013

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199TV

    Director

  14. 2012

    Baku Tech! BakuganTV

    Director

  15. 2012

    Upotte!!TV

    Director

  16. 2011

    Abnormal Physiology SeminarTV

    Series Director

  17. 2011

    Rio: Rainbow Gate!TV

    Director, Storyboard Artist

  18. 2008

    Major: The Ball of Friendship

    Storyboard, Director, Storyboard Artist

  19. 2008

    To Love RuTV

    Storyboard Artist

  20. 2007

    Over DriveTV

    Storyboard Artist, Director, Storyboard

  21. 2006

    Mega Man Star ForceTV

    Storyboard Artist, Series Director

  22. 2005

    Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ

    Storyboard Artist

  23. 2005

    Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness

    Director, Storyboard

  24. 2002

    Duel MastersTV

    Director

  25. 2002

    MegaMan NT WarriorTV

    Director

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