Directing

Takao Kato

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!.

Credits

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Koala's Diary
Series Director
2025
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...
Storyboard Artist
2025
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
Series Director
2024
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
Series Director
2022
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
Director
2022
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
Storyboard Artist
2022
Zoids Wild Zero
Series Director
2019
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
Director
2019
Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
Director
2018
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
Series Director
2017
Keijo!!!!!!!!
Series Composition
2016
Keijo!!!!!!!!
Writer
2016
Triage X
Director
2015
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Director
2014
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Writer
2014
Argevollen
Storyboard
2014
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Director
2013
Baku Tech! Bakugan
Director
2012
Upotte!!
Director
2012
Abnormal Physiology Seminar
Series Director
2011
Rio: Rainbow Gate!
Storyboard Artist
2011
Rio: Rainbow Gate!
Director
2011
Major: The Ball of Friendship
Storyboard
2008
Major: The Ball of Friendship
Director
2008
Major: The Ball of Friendship
Storyboard Artist
2008
To Love Ru
Storyboard Artist
2008
Over Drive
Storyboard Artist
2007
Over Drive
Director
2007
Over Drive
Storyboard
2007
Mega Man Star Force
Storyboard Artist
2006
Mega Man Star Force
Series Director
2006
Buso Renkin
Director
2006
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ
Storyboard Artist
2005
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
Director
2005
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
Storyboard
2005
Duel Masters
Director
2002
MegaMan NT Warrior
Director
2002
Zoids: New Century
Director
2001
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Storyboard Artist
1999
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Director
1999
Chousoku Spinner
Director
1998
Neo Ranga
Storyboard Artist
1998
Compiler Festa
Screenplay
1995
Compiler Festa
Director
1995
Blue Seed
Assistant Director
1994
Blue Seed
Storyboard Artist
1994
Blue Seed
Director
1994
Blue Seed
Storyboard
1994
Ogre Slayer
Director
1994
Ogre Slayer
Series Director
1994
Compiler
Director
1994
Ushio and Tora
Storyboard
1992
Ushio and Tora
Storyboard Artist
1992
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Storyboard Artist
1992
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Director
1992
NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX
Director
1991
Gdleen
Director
1990
Sonic Soldier Borgman
Director
1988