Takao Kato

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Takao Kato

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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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To Love Ru

To Love Ru

8.2 2008 TV Show
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

8.4 2019 TV Show
Zoids: Chaotic Century

Zoids: Chaotic Century

8.6 1999 TV Show
Duel Masters

Duel Masters

6.2 2002 TV Show
Triage X

Triage X

7.9 2015 TV Show
MegaMan NT Warrior

MegaMan NT Warrior

7.8 2002 TV Show
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

7.5 2024 TV Show
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

8.3 2025 TV Show
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

7.9 2022 TV Show
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

7.2 2013 TV Show
Neo Ranga

Neo Ranga

6.1 1998 TV Show
Keijo!!!!!!!!

Keijo!!!!!!!!

6.7 2016 TV Show

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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!.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Koala's Diary

    TV show Series Director

  2. 2025
    There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  3. 2024
    As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

    TV show Series Director

  4. 2022
    More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

    TV show Series Director

  5. 2019
    Zoids Wild Zero

    TV show Series Director

  6. 2019
    Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest

    TV show Director

  7. 2018
    Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

    Movie Director

  8. 2017
    Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu

    TV show Series Director

  9. 2016
    Keijo!!!!!!!!

    TV show Series Composition

  10. 2015
    Triage X

    TV show Director

  11. 2014
    Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember

    Movie Director

  12. 2014
    Argevollen

    TV show Storyboard

  13. 2013
    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

    TV show Director

  14. 2012
    Baku Tech! Bakugan

    TV show Director

  15. 2012
    Upotte!!

    TV show Director

  16. 2011
    Abnormal Physiology Seminar

    TV show Series Director

More credits
  1. 2011
    Rio: Rainbow Gate!

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  2. 2008
    Major: The Ball of Friendship

    Movie Storyboard

  3. 2008
    To Love Ru

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  4. 2007
    Over Drive

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  5. 2006
    Mega Man Star Force

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  6. 2005
    Mega Man Maverick Hunter X: The Day of Σ

    Movie Storyboard Artist

  7. 2005
    Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness

    Movie Director

  8. 2002
    Duel Masters

    TV show Director

  9. 2002
    MegaMan NT Warrior

    TV show Director

  10. 2001
    Zoids: New Century

    TV show Director

  11. 1999
    Zoids: Chaotic Century

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  12. 1998
    Chousoku Spinner

    TV show Director

  13. 1998
    Neo Ranga

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  14. 1995
    Compiler Festa

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1994
    Blue Seed

    TV show Assistant Director

  16. 1994
    Ogre Slayer

    TV show Series Director

  17. 1994
    Ogre Slayer

    Movie Director

  18. 1994
    Compiler

    Movie Director

  19. 1992
    Ushio and Tora

    TV show Storyboard

  20. 1992
    Free Kick Toward Tomorrow

    TV show Storyboard Artist

  21. 1991
    NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX

    TV show Director

  22. 1990
    Gdleen

    Movie Director

  23. 1988
    Sonic Soldier Borgman

    TV show Director