Takao Kato

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!.

Directed

1. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest (2019) — Director
2. Zoids: Chaotic Century (1999) — Director
3. Triage X (2015) — Director
4. More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers (2022) — Director
5. Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (2013) — Director
6. MegaMan NT Warrior (2002) — Director
7. Duel Masters (2002) — Director
8. Blue Seed (1994) — Director
9. Upotte!! (2012) — Director
10. Zoids: New Century (2001) — Director
11. Ogre Slayer (1994) — Director
12. Over Drive (2007) — Director
13. Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness (2005) — Director
14. Compiler (1994) — Director
15. Major: The Ball of Friendship (2008) — Director
16. Rio: Rainbow Gate! (2011) — Director
17. Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu (2018) — Director
18. Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember (2014) — Director
19. Free Kick Toward Tomorrow (1992) — Director
20. Baku Tech! Bakugan (2012) — Director
21. Sonic Soldier Borgman (1988) — Director
22. Gdleen (1990) — Director
23. Compiler Festa (1995) — Director
24. NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX (1991) — Director
25. Chousoku Spinner (1998) — Director