Junichi Sato

Person

Junichi Sato

Directing 66 March 11, 1960

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Junichi Sato is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He uses the aliases Hadame Kiichi (for mecha anime), Sakura Hikawa and Ichi Satou.

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Known for

Popular titles

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

8.6 1995 TV Show
Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

8.5 1998 TV Show
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

8.3 1997 Movie
A Whisker Away

A Whisker Away

7.9 2020 Movie
Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon

8.4 1992 TV Show
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

7.8 2009 Movie
Aria

Aria

8.6 2005 TV Show
Magical DoReMi

Magical DoReMi

8.4 1999 TV Show
His and Her Circumstances

His and Her Circumstances

7.9 1998 TV Show
Sgt. Frog

Sgt. Frog

7.0 2004 TV Show
Revolutionary Girl Utena

Revolutionary Girl Utena

8.1 1997 TV Show
Kaleido Star

Kaleido Star

7.6 2003 TV Show

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special

    Movie Minister B

  2. 2023
    Akuma Kun

    TV show General Manager

  3. 2021
    Aria the Benedizione

    Movie Director

  4. 2021
    Aria the Crepuscolo

    Movie Sound Director

  5. 2020
    Looking for Magical Doremi

    Movie Director

  6. 2020
    A Whisker Away

    Movie Second Unit Director

  7. 2018
    HUG! Pretty Cure

    TV show Series Director

  8. 2017
    Fastening Days 3

    TV show Sound Director

  9. 2016
    Amanchu!

    TV show Series Director

  10. 2016
    Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 4 - Ashita

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  11. 2015
    Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 3 - Akogare

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  12. 2015
    Aria the Avvenire

    Movie Director

  13. 2015
    Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 2 - Hibiki

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  14. 2015
    Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  15. 2014
    M3: The Dark Metal

    TV show Original Story

  16. 2014
    Amazing Twins

    TV show Director

More credits
  1. 2011
    Tamayura: Hitotose

    TV show Writer

  2. 2011
    Phi Brain: Puzzle of God

    TV show Director

  3. 2011
    Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth

    TV show Sound Director

  4. 2010
    Tamayura

    TV show Series Director

  5. 2010
    Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 5: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island

    Movie Director

  6. 2009
    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  7. 2009
    Umi Monogatari

    TV show Director

  8. 2009
    Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 4: Crushing Invasion, Dragon Warriors

    Movie Director

  9. 2008
    Graveyard Kitaro

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  10. 2007
    Aria the OVA: Arietta

    Movie Director

  11. 2007
    Romeo × Juliet

    TV show Sound Director

  12. 2007
    Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 2: Deep Sea Princess

    Movie Director

  13. 2005
    Aria

    TV show Writer

  14. 2004
    Sgt. Frog

    TV show Series Director

  15. 2003
    Lasseter-san, Thank You

    Movie Compositing Supervisor

  16. 2003
    Kaleido Star

    TV show Series Director

  17. 2002
    Princess Tutu

    TV show Director

  18. 2002
    Gate Keepers 21

    TV show Storyboard

  19. 2001
    Slayers Premium

    Movie Director

  20. 2001
    Junkers Come Here: Pilot Film

    Movie Director

  21. 2001
    Prétear

    TV show Director

  22. 2000
    Strange Dawn

    TV show Original Concept

  23. 2000
    Gate Keepers

    TV show Director

  24. 1999
    Magic User's Club!

    TV show Director