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!.

KNOWN FOR

Duel Masters
2013
To Love Ru
2008
MegaMan NT Warrior
2002
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
2024
Neo Ranga
1998
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
2013
Zoids: Chaotic Century
1999
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
2022
Blue Seed
1994
Triage X
2015
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...
2025
Mega Man Star Force
2006

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Directing
34
Writing
10
Art
13
2025
Koala's Diary
Series Director
2024
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
Series Director
2022
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
Series Director
2022
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers
Director
2022
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest
Director
2019
Zoids Wild Zero
Series Director
2018
Eiga Drive Head: Tomika Hyper Rescue – Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
Director
2017
Tomica Hyper Rescue Drive Head Kidō Kyūkyū Keisatsu
Series Director
2015
Triage X
Director
2014
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember
Director
2013
Duel Masters
Director
2013
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Director
2012
Upotte!!
Director
2012
Baku Tech! Bakugan
Director
2011
Abnormal Physiology Seminar
Series Director
2011
Rio: Rainbow Gate!
Director
2008
Major: The Ball of Friendship
Director
2007
Over Drive
Director
2006
Mega Man Star Force
Series Director
2005
Rockman.EXE: The Program of Light and Darkness
Director
2002
MegaMan NT Warrior
Director
2001
Zoids: New Century
Director
1999
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Director
1998
Chousoku Spinner
Director
1995
Compiler Festa
Director
1994
Compiler
Director
1994
Ogre Slayer
Director
1994
Blue Seed
Assistant Director
1994
Ogre Slayer
Series Director
1994
Blue Seed
Director
1992
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Director
1991
NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX
Director
1990
Gdleen
Director
1988
Sonic Soldier Borgman
Director