Mamoru Hosoda
Biography
Mamoru Hosoda is a Japanese film director and animator. He was born on September 19, 1967, in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama, Japan. Hosoda is known for directing various films, including short films that made up Digimon: The Movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and Summer Wars. His eighth film, Mirai, earned him a nomination for Best Animated Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Hosoda is also known by the stage name Katsuwo. As a director, he has been involved in 39 projects.
Career overview
Mamoru Hosoda is a Japanese film director and animator. He is known for directing several notable films. Hosoda's work includes short films that contributed to the compilation film Digimon: The Movie. He also directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars.
Hosoda's filmography spans multiple years, with his work including the films The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, released in 2006, and Summer Wars, released in 2009. His subsequent films demonstrate his continued involvement in the film industry.
Hosoda's eighth film, Mirai, was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Feature Film category at the 91st Academy Awards.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
54 titles- Scarlet (2025) Director
- Scarlet (2025) Screenplay
- Scarlet (2025) Original Story
- ANIME SANCTUARIES (2024) as Self - Director of Wolf Children
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Belle (2021) Director
- Belle (2021) Screenplay
- Belle (2021) Original Story
- Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021) as Self
- Mirai (2018) Director
- Mirai (2018) Writer
- Mirai (2018) Original Story
- The Boy and the Beast (2015) Director
- The Boy and the Beast (2015) Character Designer
- The Boy and the Beast (2015) Original Story
- The Boy and the Beast (2015) Screenplay
- Wolf Children (2012) Director
- Wolf Children (2012) Screenplay
- Wolf Children (2012) Original Story
- Summer Wars (2009) Director
- Summer Wars (2009) Original Story
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) Director
- One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) Director
- Ashita no Nadja (2003) Director
- Superflat Monogram (2003) Director
- Superflat Monogram (2003) Writer
- Digimon: The Movie (2000) Director
- Our War Game (2000) Director
- Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix! (2000) Director
- Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Digimon Adventure (1999) Director
- Voogie's Angel: Forever and Ever (1999) Storyboard
- Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train (1999) Director
- Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy (1998) Key Animation
- Alice SOS (1998) Director
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) Key Animation
- Voogie's Angel (1997) Storyboard
- Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996) Key Animation
- Neighborhood Story (1995) Key Animation
- Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole (1995) Key Animation
- Slam Dunk 3: Crisis of Shohoku School (1995) Key Animation
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994) Key Animation
- Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice (1994) Key Animation
- Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report (1994) Key Animation
- Slam Dunk 2: National Tournement (1994) Key Animation
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1994) Key Animation
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) Key Animation
- Emblem Take 2 (1993) Key Animation
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) Key Animation
- SILENT (1989) Director
- SILENT (1989) Writer
- Crying Freeman (1988) Key Animation
- Hand-Drawn: Documentary as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mamoru Hosoda best known for?
Mamoru Hosoda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarlet (2025), Scarlet (2025), Scarlet (2025), ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023).
When and where was Mamoru Hosoda born?
Mamoru Hosoda was born on September 19, 1967 in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama, Japan.
How many credits does Mamoru Hosoda have?
Mamoru Hosoda has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Mamoru Hosoda's background in cinema and television?
Mamoru Hosoda is a Japanese film director and animator. He was born on September 19, 1967, in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama, Japan. Hosoda is known for directing various films, including short films that made up Digimon: The Movie, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and Summer Wars. His eighth film, Mirai, earned him a no...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 55
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