Takao Kato

Takao Kato

Director · Writer

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!.

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Representative Works

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ
7.5
/ Japanese
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
4.5
/ Japanese
Ogre Slayer
Ogre Slayer
4.8
/ Japanese
Major: The Ball of Friendship
Major: The Ball of Friendship
6.3
/ Japanese
Compiler
Compiler
3.7
/ Japanese
Gdleen
Gdleen
2.2
/ Japanese
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
5.3
/ Japanese
Compiler Festa
Compiler Festa
7.0
/ Japanese
Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
5.4
/ Japanese

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ
2005Winner

Best Writing

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ

Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
2005Nominee

Best Director

Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness

Ogre Slayer
1994Nominee

Best Director

Ogre Slayer

Career Highlights

Major: The Ball of Friendship
2008Highlight

Best Writing

Major: The Ball of Friendship

Compiler
1994Highlight

Best Director

Compiler

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