Takao Kato

is a Japanese anime director and screenwriter. Kato started working in the anime industry in 1987 and directed his first full series in 1996. Since then, some of the series he has directed include MegaMan NT Warrior, Buso Renkin, To Love Ru, and Pandora Hearts.

Biography Kato has cited Hayao Miyazaki's early works, particularly The Castle of Cagliostro and Future Boy Conan, as influences on his work. Kato started working in the anime industry in 1987 and was put in charge of directing for the first time with Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! in 1996. 1998–1999 Super Yo-Yo Xebec 1999–2000 Zoids: Chaotic Century Xebec 2001 Zoids: New Century Xebec 2002–2003 MegaMan NT Warrior Xebec 2003–2004 MegaMan NT Warrior: Axess Xebec 2004–2005 MegaMan NT Warrior: Stream Xebec 2005–2006 MegaMan NT Warrior: Beast Xebec 2006 MegaMan NT Warrior: Beast+ Xebec 2006–2007 Mega Man Star Force Xebec 2007–2008 Ryūsei no Rockman Tribe Xebec 2006–2007 Buso Renkin Xebec 2007 Over Drive Xebec 2008 To Love Ru Xebec 2009 Pandora Hearts Xebec 2010–2013 Keshikasu-kun Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment 2011 Rio: Rainbow Gate! Xebec 2011 Hen Semi Xebec 2011–2014 Duel Masters Victory Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment 2012–2013 Baku Tech! Bakugan Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment 2015 Triage X Xebec 2016 Keijo Xebec 2017 Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu 2018–2019 Future Card Buddyfight Ace 2019–2020 Zoids Wild Zero OLM Team Masuda 2022 More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers Studio Mother 2024 As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Studio Mother

Films Year Title Studio Director Writer Ref 2005 Rockman EXE Hikari to Yami no Program Xebec 2008 Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot Xebec 2018 Eiga Drive Head: Tomica Hyper Rescue Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu 2018 Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

Original video animation Year Title Studio Director Writer Ref 1990 Gdleen Tokyo Laboratory 1994–1995 Compiler 1994–1995 Ogre Slayer OB Planning 1996–1997 Sorcerer Hunters Xebec