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Takashi Anno

Directing Born Aug 19, 1950 Gunma, Japan 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1983–2007
25 Years Career Span
13
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Biography

Takashi Anno, born on August 19, 1950, in Gunma, Japan, is a Japanese male director known primarily for his work in film and television. Listed under the stage name 安濃高志, he is also recognized by alternative renderings such as 安濃 高志, Takashi Annou, あんのう たかし, and Taka. As of the latest available information, Anno has accumulated twenty‑five credited directing projects, reflecting a substantial body of work in the industry. His professional profile emphasizes directing as his principal area of expertise, and his contributions are catalogued within major entertainment databases. At the time of reporting, he is seventy‑six years old.

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Career

Career overview

Takashi Anno, whose stage name is rendered in Japanese as 安濃高志, is a Japanese director born on 19 August 1950 in Gunma, Japan. He is identified on The Movie Database (TMDB) as a male professional whose primary credit is directing, and his profile lists a total of twenty‑five directing credits across the site’s movie and television categories. The TMDB entry records his alternative name spellings, including 安濃 高志, Takashi Annou, and あんのう たかし Taka, reflecting the various ways his name appears in Japanese and Romanized forms. As of the most recent information, his age is noted as seventy‑six years.

Anno’s career is documented within TMDB’s “People” section, which aggregates his contributions to both film and TV productions. While the database does not enumerate specific titles in this summary, the count of twenty‑five credits indicates a sustained involvement in directing projects over time. The platform’s structure places him among other creators in its “Known For” category, emphasizing his role as a director rather than as an actor or crew member in other capacities. His professional record, as presented by TMDB, therefore highlights a body of work that spans multiple productions, underscoring his standing as an experienced director within the Japanese entertainment industry.

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Career timeline

Chibi Goddess Karin · Series Director
Death Note · Storyboard Designer
Musashi Samurai LegendHotori: Simply Wishing for Hope · Director
Spirit of Wonder: Miss China Short Stories · Director
Star Magician Magical Emi: Beautiful Clouds · DirectorStar Magician Magical Emi: Beautiful Clouds · Writer
Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club · DirectorSpirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club · DirectorSpirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club · ScreenplaySpirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club · Storyboard Artist
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou · Storyboard DesignerYokohama Kaidashi Kikou · Director
Home of Acorns · Director
Miracle Girls · DirectorKawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories · Director
Horror News · Director
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors · DirectorThe Dark Myth · DirectorDark Myth Gaki Chapter/Heaven Chapter · DirectorDark Myth Gaki Chapter/Heaven Chapter · Screenplay
Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma · DirectorBlood Reign: Curse of the Yoma · Director
Kimagure Orange Road · Storyboard ArtistKimagure Orange Road · Director
Mahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure · DirectorMahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure · WriterCharming Figures of the Magical Girl Trio · Director
Magical Emi, the Magic Star · Storyboard ArtistMagical Emi, the Magic Star · Series Director
Persia, the Magic Fairy · DirectorPersia, the Magic Fairy · Storyboard Artist
Magical Angel Creamy Mami · DirectorMagical Angel Creamy Mami · Storyboard ArtistUrusei Yatsura: Only You · Assistant Director

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Chibi Goddess Karin (2007) Series Director
  • Death Note (2006) Storyboard Designer
  • Musashi Samurai Legend (2005) as Mr Mew
  • Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope (2005) Director
  • Spirit of Wonder: Miss China Short Stories (2004) Director
  • Star Magician Magical Emi: Beautiful Clouds (2002) Director
  • Star Magician Magical Emi: Beautiful Clouds (2002) Writer
  • Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club (2001) Director
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  • Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club (2001) Director
  • Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club (2001) Screenplay
  • Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club (2001) Storyboard Artist
  • Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (1998) Storyboard Designer
  • Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (1998) Director
  • Home of Acorns (1997) Director
  • Miracle Girls (1993) Director
  • Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories (1993) Director
  • Horror News (1991) Director
  • The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990) Director
  • The Dark Myth (1990) Director
  • Dark Myth Gaki Chapter/Heaven Chapter (1990) Director
  • Dark Myth Gaki Chapter/Heaven Chapter (1990) Screenplay
  • Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma (1989) Director
  • Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma (1989) Director
  • Kimagure Orange Road (1987) Storyboard Artist
  • Kimagure Orange Road (1987) Director
  • Mahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure (1986) Director
  • Mahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure (1986) Writer
  • Charming Figures of the Magical Girl Trio (1986) Director
  • Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985) Storyboard Artist
  • Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985) Series Director
  • Persia, the Magic Fairy (1984) Director
  • Persia, the Magic Fairy (1984) Storyboard Artist
  • Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983) Director
  • Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983) Storyboard Artist
  • Urusei Yatsura: Only You (1983) Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Takashi Anno best known for?

Takashi Anno is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shooting Gallery (2005), Miracle Girls (1993), The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990), The Dark Myth (1990).

When and where was Takashi Anno born?

Takashi Anno was born on August 19, 1950 in Gunma, Japan.

How many credits does Takashi Anno have?

Takashi Anno has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2007.

What is Takashi Anno's background in cinema and television?

Takashi Anno, born on August 19, 1950, in Gunma, Japan, is a Japanese male director known primarily for his work in film and television. Listed under the stage name 安濃高志, he is also recognized by alternative renderings such as 安濃 高志, Takashi Annou, あんのう たかし, and Taka. As of the latest available information, Anno has ac...

Takashi Anno by the numbers

35credits
18films
17TV series
1983–2007active years

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